Today marks Nigeria’s 55th independence anniversary from her British colonial masters. Naij.com presents how Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria, celebrated the day.
Governor Ambode, missing in action
The anniversary which was held at the police college, Ikeja, as against the usual Tafawa Balewa Square was not as colourful as those observed during the era of the former governor of the state, Babatunde Fashola. The event was equally not well attended.
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In fact, the Lagos state governor, Akinwumi Ambode, did not attend the ceremony. He was represented by his deputy, Oluranti Adebule. No explanation has been given for the governor’s absence.
Ambode has come under fire from Lagosians over his perceived non-performance.
Also, the opposition party in the state, PDP, attacked the governor over the inclusion of relatives of the National leader of the party and former governor of the state, Bola Tinubu, in his list of commissioners and advisers.
See Photos From The Event Below.
Deputy Governor of Lagos, Oluranti Adebule during the inspection at Police College in Ikeja area of Lagos. Photo: Michael Obasa
Nigerian Police during the 55 Independent parades at Ikeja Police College in Lagos. Photo: Michael Obasa
Nigerian Police salute during the parade at Ikeja Police College in Lagos. Photo: Michael Obasa
Nigerian Army during the 55 independent celebration parades in Lagos. Photo: Michael Obasa
Lagos Secondary school pupils during the parade at ikeja police college to celebrate Nigeria independent day. Photo: Michael Obasa
Girls guide during the parade at Ikeja Police College to celebrate Nigeria independent day. Photo: Michael Obasa
Kids celebrate Nigeria independent day. Photo: Michael Obasa
Nigerian Police during the 55 Independent parades at Ikeja Police College. Photo: Michael Obasa
Red Cross during the independent parades. Photo: Michael Obasa
Man o war during the independent parades. Photo: Michael Obasa
Nigeria Legion during the independent parades. Photo: Michael Obasa
Man flags up Nigeria flag to celebrate Nigeria at 55. Photo: Michael Obasa
A street trader sells Nigeria flags in the street of Lagos. Photo: EMMANUEL OSODI
Kids celebrate Nigeria at 55 at Ikeja police college. Photo: EMMANUEL OSODI
Parade commandant. Photo: EMMANUEL OSODI
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