Mayor Baraka, Nigeria’s Amb. Jidda, Amb. Jimoh, others, expected at Flag Raising ceremony in Newark City Hall Thursday, October 28
Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO), New Jersey chapter will, tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, 2026, hold its Annual Flag Raising ceremony, in celebration of Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary which was marked on October 1, 2026.
The event, holding at the Rotunda, Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, from 4:00PM, is expected to have in attendance, Mayor Ras Baraka of the City of Newark, Nigeria’s Consul General in New York, HE Ambassador Abubakar Jidda, and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), HE Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim.
Other Diplomats, City of Newark big shots, Nigerian nationals and friends of the frontline African country are also expected at the program, which will feature, among others, spoken words presentations or poems, immigration tips by Attorneys, and networking and community engagement opportunities.
Targeted to serve as a platform to unite Nigerians, promote the rich heritage of the country and build a stronger Diaspora community, the program will also have on display the exotic traditional wears of Nigerians and much more.
