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Nigeria Independence Day Reading for Children (1 October)

Green, white, green! Free Independence Day reading for Nigerian children — an original early reader, poems, writing prompts and a reading list for 1 October.

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🇳🇬 Pagine Originals — free early-reader Independence Day stories

Written by us for the youngest readers: short, rhyming and warm. Read online or print.

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Our Green-White-Green Flag

A march past, a flag and a proud Independence Day.

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🖨️ Free Independence Day printables

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Independence Day Poems

Poems for assembly & recitation.

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Independence Day Writing Prompts

Composition topics for 1 October.

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Independence Day Reading List

Books to celebrate Nigeria.

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📖 Independence Day classics

Beloved stories, free to read in Pagine.

Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa
Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa
Elphinstone Dayrell
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West African Folk-Tales
West African Folk-Tales
William H. Barker and Cecilia Sinclair
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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
Olaudah Equiano
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Celebrating 1 October

Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960. Schools celebrate with march pasts, cultural displays and recitations. See our full Nigerian stories collection and Children’s Day and Democracy Day reading.

Frequently asked questions

When is Nigeria’s Independence Day?

1 October — Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960.

Are these resources free?

Yes, with a free Pagine account.

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