The High Commission of India (HCI), Abuja, on Monday, celebrated 76th Independence Day, at the Chancery premises in presence of over 350 members of Indian Community and friends of India.
In addition to Abuja, celebrations were also held in Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt and across Benin and Chad by Indian nationals and local friends.
As a part of 76th Independence Day and ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebration, the HCI, Abuja organised various events such as AKAM Run/Walk, essay writing competition, painting competition, conference on India-Nigeria relation with Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, during the weeklong celebration.
The 76th Independence Day celebrations started with the hoisting of the National Flag by High Commissioner, G. Balasubramanian, followed by singing of the national anthem. A group of Nigerian students from Mewar International University (MIU) also participated in the rendition of the national anthem.
The High Commissioner addressed the gathering and read excerpts from the address of the President of India H.E. Smt. Droupadi Murmu to the nation.
In his remarks, the High Commissioner highlighted the importance of the 76th Independence Day celebrations under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM).
Followed by the High Commissioner’s remarks, the Indian Cultural Association, Abuja, presented cultural performances which included fancy dress, singing of patriotic songs, dance etc. Prizes were distributed among the winners of AKAM quiz competition, essay writing and painting competitiond.
As a part of AKAM Celebration, HCI, Abuja in partnership with Max Hospital and Tulsi Chanrai Foundation Eye Hospital organised a free medical check-up camp for blue collar Indian workers in Nigeria. Promotion of Indian States and tourism was done during the celebrations by way of putting stalls of various Indian States at the venue of the celebrations.
The celebrations were streamed live on Mission’s Facebook and YouTube handles. Representatives of several media organizations (Print/TV) attended the event.
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