Governor   James  E.  McGreevey  of  New   Jersey is  set to make  history  again.    Come  9a.m. on September   28, 2002, he   will  single-handedly  launch  a  new  era in  Nigeria-US Relations   by hosting   the burgeoning Nigerian community in the  New Jersey Tri-State area. The event tagged Nigerian National Flag Raising  Dayhas as its highlight the raising of the Nigerian National Flag in the  Governor's Princeton New Jersey Mansion, Drumth Wacket, where it will fly proudly for a week. This is a first for Nigeria and Nigerians by all  accounts.

Jointly organized by the Nigerian Community in New Jersey (under the auspices of The Committee for  the Nigerian National  Flag Day in New Jersey)  in  conjunction with  the Governor's Office as part of the  extended celebration  of Nigeria's  42nd  Independence Anniversary,  Nigerians  in  the  Tri-State area and beyond are  enjoined  to  attend  the ceremony that will also  feature multi-cultural  dances,  exciting music and speeches by dignitaries such as government representatives, members of the Diplomatic Corps and  high level traditional rulers.

The Flag Raising by Governor McGreevey is a recognition of the progressive relationship that exists between the state of New Jersey and the Nigerian family in America. It will further facilitate the advancement of the people of New Jersey and the multi-ethnic communities that have made the state their home.

The National Flag is an important symbol of a country. It represents the
union of the people and is a particularly significant rallying point for
an immigrant community. Nigeria's Green and White symbolize peace and
agriculture, an indication of the Nigerian aspiration to find peace and
self-sufficiency.

Nigeria is the most populous and arguably the most important black nation
in the world. The country has had a checkered history, one full of
challenges ? but Nigeria is slowly rising from the ashes of the past to
take on a new existence.

Pre-registration is required of the Nigerian community, members of the
public and organizations wishing to attend this free epoch-making event.

To register, please call: (973) 674 2200, (908) 527 9605, (973) 674 7668,
(973) 371 9050 (973) 676 9300

Or visit http://www.nigeriansinamerica.com/nj.htm to complete an online
registration form.
To find out more about Gov. James E. McGreevey, please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/governor/

Thank you.


Bukie Adetula, Esq.
Publicity/Social Secretary
Nigerian National Flag Raising Day
Telephone: 973 676 5505
Email: adetulaesq@aol.com