Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – The House of Representatives extends warm felicitations to all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora as our nation marks her 65th Independence Anniversary.
Independence Day is not just a date in history. It is a reminder of our shared identity, the sacrifices of our heroes past, and the resilience of generations who, through both struggles and triumphs, laid the foundation for the Nigeria we cherish today. It is also a call to rededicate ourselves to the ongoing task of building a country that lives up to its enormous promise.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, in a congratulatory message to Nigerians, urged citizens to embrace this moment as a time of sober reflection and renewed commitment to national progress.
Speaker Abbas noted that Nigeria’s journey has been marked by both daunting trials and remarkable achievements. He encouraged Nigerians not to be disheartened by current security and socio-economic challenges but to remain steadfast, prayerful, and patriotic. He affirmed that, with the country’s immense human capital and abundant natural resources, the dream of a just, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria remains within reach.
He stated: “God has indeed blessed the country with immeasurable human and natural resources. What is required is a collective effort by all stakeholders to build the nation of our dreams, transcending religious, ethnic, and political differences.”
From the first parliament in 1960, Nigerians have recognized the legislature as the true custodian of representative democracy. Despite interruptions during periods of military rule, the legislature has always stood as a symbol of the people’s sovereignty and their right to representation. Since the return to civil rule in 1999 and the advent of the Fourth Republic, the National Assembly has worked tirelessly to deepen democracy, strengthen institutions, and give practical expression to the aspirations of our citizens.
At 65, the House of Representatives reaffirms its solemn duty to legislate with integrity, to provide oversight that strengthens institutions, to defend the vulnerable, and to be a bridge of understanding in our diverse society. While we acknowledge that we still have a long way to go in achieving the Nigeria of our dreams, we must also celebrate how far we have come as a people in strengthening democracy, promoting unity, and laying the foundations of a more just and prosperous society.
The House of Representatives calls on all Nigerians to contribute actively to national progress. Our young people bring energy and innovation, our elders offer wisdom and guidance, and our leaders must provide courage and vision. Together, every generation has a role to play in shaping the Nigeria of our dreams.
This milestone anniversary is not only a celebration of how far we have come but also a challenge to move with resolve from promise to performance, from potential to fulfilment. May the 65th Independence Anniversary inspire us to transform hopes into achievements and dreams into enduring realities as we advance together in unity and renewal.
Happy Independence Day Anniversary, Nigeria.
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.
Spokesman, House of Representatives
