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Nasarawa’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

Name: Nasarawa’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-10-01
Location: Lafia

Nasarawa State is set to host a week-long celebration in Lafia to mark its 30th anniversary, running from September 25 to October 1, 2026. The event commemorates three decades since the state's creation on October 1, 1996, and includes various public activities such as keynote addresses, paper presentations, religious services, and a novelty football match.

Date: Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2026
Location: Lafia
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Keynote Address by Prof. Attahiru Jega
Paper presentation by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah
Interdenominational service at St. William’s Cathedral, Lafia
Joint novelty football match with Plateau State officials

The 30th Anniversary Celebration of Nasarawa State is a commemorative event taking place in Lafia, Nigeria, from Friday, September 25, to Thursday, October 1, 2026. This week-long series of events honors the state's three decades of existence since its creation on October 1, 1996. The celebration aims to reflect on Nasarawa's journey, acknowledge the contributions of its founding fathers and citizens, and celebrate the state's diverse cultures and shared identity.

Key activities planned for the anniversary include a keynote address by Prof. Attahiru Jega titled 'Nasarawa State at 30: From Foundation to Transformation,' and a paper presentation by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah on 'Unity in Diversity: Three Decades of Building a Cohesive Nasarawa State.' Other events feature Juma’at prayers, project commissionings across local government areas, and an interdenominational service at St. William’s Cathedral, Lafia. A grand banquet is scheduled for September 30, and a joint novelty football match will foster inter-state unity between executive and legislative officials from Nasarawa and Plateau states.

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