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Who We Are

A credible platform for Nigerian excellence in America.

Nigerian Independence Day Inc. (NFP) is a not-for-profit organization operating under the October One platform — established to celebrate Nigeria’s independence, strengthen unity among Nigerians in the diaspora, and project a positive, dignified image of Nigeria across the United States.

Guests celebrating together at a Nigerian Independence Day dinner, with Nigerian and American flags Naija Day · Community Dinner

Who Gathers Here

A room full of Nigerian excellence, every October.

Doctors, engineers, artists, founders, students and elders — October One brings Nigerians and friends of Nigeria together under one roof, one flag, and one shared story.

Education Healthcare Sports Industry Community

“To empower people of Nigerian heritage to achieve more, receive more, and contribute more.”

Empower

Championing Nigerian exceptionalism in education, healthcare, sports, industry and community development.

Celebrate

Marking October 1st with cultural programs, civic engagement and family-oriented celebration — every year.

Unite

Convening Nigerians, Nigerian‑Americans and friends of Nigeria as one credible diaspora community.

A mother and daughter in matching purple traditional Nigerian attire
HeritagePassed Down, Generation to Generation
A young boy with the Nigerian flag painted on his cheek
YouthThe Next Generation of Naija Day

Governance

Discipline first. Recognition second.

Nigerian Independence Day Inc. (NFP) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, operating under the governance of the state agencies that regulate charitable organizations. That discipline is the foundation everything else — the Embassy relationship, the annual celebration, the sponsorships — is built on.

Mission

Empower people of Nigerian heritage to achieve more, receive more and contribute more in the United States.

Values

Celebrate Nigerian excellence in education, healthcare, sports, industry and community development.

Governance

501(c)(3) nonprofit discipline, full compliance, and public‑benefit purpose in every decision we make.

Made in Nigeria seal

Proudly Nigerian, Proudly American

Every program we run carries both flags — a Nigerian story told with American discipline, built to make the homeland proud and the diaspora seen.