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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.
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.
“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.
Governance
Discipline first. Recognition second.
Nigerian Independence Day Inc. (NFP) is a nonprofit organization that has submitted its application to the IRS for recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3); that application is currently pending. Operating with the discipline of the state agencies that regulate charitable organizations 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
Nonprofit discipline and full compliance while our 501(c)(3) application is pending — and a public‑benefit purpose in every decision we make.
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.
Working With The Embassy
A collaboration, confirmed.
We’re proud to be collaborating with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in support of Naija Day — a partnership that reflects the Embassy’s own commitment to diaspora and cultural engagement, and one we take seriously in every program we run.
How Our Missions Align