Nigeria turned 54 on October 1, 2014 and a celebration was hosted by President Goodluck Jonathan to mark the nations 54th independence anniversary.
Former Presidents and other top government dignitaries graced the occasion which held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
See photos from the event below:











![Pope Leo XIV in Africa Challenges African Christians and Churches to Look Towards the Sahara [MUST READ] Pope Leo XIV | VATICAN Media Handout](https://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pope-Leo-The-Trent-100x70.jpg)