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Get Involved

You don’t need a company to make a difference.

Sponsorship is one way to stand with October One — but it isn’t the only way. Here’s how individuals can get involved, no company required.

501(c)(3) Application Pending

Nigerian Independence Day Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has submitted its application to the Internal Revenue Service for recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our application is currently pending.

Ways To Help

Four ways to stand with us.

Every gathering runs on people who show up, give what they can, and tell others — not just corporate checks.

Attend the Gala

Show up on October 1, 2026. A full room is the clearest sign of support the Embassy, sponsors, and our community can see.

Volunteer Your Time

From event-day logistics to planning committees, we always need hands and ideas ahead of and during the celebration.

Make a Donation

Our 501(c)(3) application is pending — every gift, large or small, goes directly toward the mission and running the celebration well.

Spread the Word

Tell your community, your church, your alumni group, your office. The bigger the gathering, the bigger the statement.

Compass pointing toward opportunity, with a Nigerian flag-colored needle Every Contribution Counts

Where It Goes

Nonprofit discipline, on every dollar and every hour.

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. Contributions of time or money are used solely to pursue our mission and cover the cost of running the celebration well, in keeping with the governance and accountability standards expected of a nonprofit organization.