FG Outlines Vision for 65th Independence Anniversary with New Theme

The Federal Government has unveiled the official theme for Nigeria’s 2025 Independence Day celebration.

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced the theme as “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.”

According to the statement, the theme underscores the critical role of unity, collaboration, and patriotism among all sectors — including government institutions, the private sector, civil society, and the general public — in promoting peace, prosperity, and national development.

The government emphasized that the theme reflects Nigeria’s resilience since gaining independence in 1960 and highlights the need to build upon past achievements while striving for greater progress in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

All government agencies and stakeholders have been encouraged to align their programmes and initiatives with the theme to ensure its core message is effectively communicated across the country.

As part of the 65th Independence Day activities, a Juma’at prayer is scheduled for Friday, September 26, followed by an inter-denominational church service on Sunday, September 28. The celebrations will also feature a World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday, September 29.

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See the full statement below:

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION
PRESS RELEASE
FG UNVEILS OFFICIAL THEME FOR 2025 INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

… World Press Conference Holds on Monday, 29th September
The Federal Government has unveiled the official theme for the 2025 Independence Anniversary, tagged: Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.

The theme for Nigeria at 65 underscores the need for unity, collaboration and patriotism among the public sector, private sector, civil society, and the citizenry towards building a nation characterised by sustainable peace, prosperity and progress.

Since achieving independence on October 1, 1960, the nation has successfully navigated difficulties and achieved notable advancements in diverse economic sectors. This necessitates collective efforts to solidify these gains and pursue loftier objectives, aiming to forge a powerful nation for all citizens.

It is expected that Government activities and programmes are to align with the official theme to ensure the message resonates in all areas of our collective national endeavours in the actualisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will hold on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am.

Segun Imohiosen

Director, Information & Public Relations

24th September, 2025