2026-27 Nigeria Day Connection Special Edition

N OCTOBER 1, 20 I 26 GER DA I Y CEL A EBRATION AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ABUJA Nigeria Man Nigeria Man Lady Naija Lady Naija FUN FACTS ABOUT NAIJA FUN FACTS ABOUT NAIJA NAIJA COLOURS AISA NAIJA FASHION SHOW AISA NAIJA FASHION SHOW NAIJA @ 66 NAIJA @ 66NIGERIA DAY 2026: A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE, COLOR, AND COMMUNITY This year’s Nigeria Day at AISA was nothing short of spectacular—a vibrant celebration of Nigeria’s rich heritage, culinary delights, music, and unshakeable community spirit. From the moment families, students, and guests stepped onto campus, they were transported into the heart of a lively Nigerian village. Elevating the excitement, the dynamic duo of Nigeria Man and the newly unveiled Lady Naija stood tall and vigilant as the guardians of the campus, symbolically protecting the nest and inspiring the entire AISA community. The incredible day culminated in a grand, unified communal dance, bringing students, parents, and staff together in a joyous rhythm that captured the ultimate hero spirit and true heart of “Naija. ” OCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATION“Protecting the Nest” is a Nigeria Day superhero story featuring Nigeria Man and Lady Naija, who come together at AISA to teach students about the importance of protecting Nigeria’s wildlife. Nigeria Man speaks to the Preschool students about the beauty of Nigeria’s natural environment, from its trees and flowers to its birds, and emphasizes that protecting wildlife is everyone’s responsibility. The arrival of Lady Naija introduces a second hero and partner in the mission, setting the stage for an exciting superhero adventure focused on Nigeria, conservation, and caring for the environment. “This year, Nigeria Man returns to AISA with a new mission: protecting our wildlife. In Protecting the Nest, Nigeria Man and Lady Naija team up to remind our students that Nigeria’s natural beauty, from its trees and flowers to its birds, is something we all have a responsibility to protect. ” PROTECTING THE NEST OCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATIONOCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATIONOCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATIONOCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATIONOCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATIONOCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATIONOCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATIONTHE PULSE OF MUSIC AND DANCE The rhythm of Nigerian drumming set the tone for a day full of dance and celebration. Cultural groups representing Nigeria’s diverse tribes took the stage, filling it with energy through vibrant traditional dances. Each performance highlighted the nation’s rich diversity, uniting Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and other cultural expressions in a dazzling display of movement, sound, and pride. OCT. 1, 2026 NIGERIA DAY CELEBRATION