HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-161-2140 - Nigeria Day 1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200
Miami Gardens, Florida 33169
City of Miami Gardens
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September 22, 2014 Item Type:
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Councilman David
Williams Jr. Department:Mayor and City Council
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 5, 2013 AS NIGERIA
DAY IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Staff Summary:
On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained its independence from the United Kingdom. On October 1, 2011,
the Nigerian American Foundation (NAF) hosted the 1st Annual Nigerian Independence Day Parade in the
City of Miami Gardens. NAF has demonstrated exemplary leadership in harnessing the talents and
support of Nigerians by organizing the Florida United for Nigeria (FUN), a committee of leading Nigerian
organizations in South Florida.
ITEM K-8) CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION
Nigeria Day
1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200
Miami Gardens, Florida 33169
On October 4, 2014, NAF will celebrate the 54th Nigerian Independence Day by hosting the 4th Annual
Independence Day Parade in the City of Miami Gardens. Councilman David Williams Jr. recommends
that the City acknowledge Saturday, October 4, 2014 as “Nigeria Day” to commemorate the country’s
independence and to recognize NAF’s contributions to the residents of Miami Gardens.
Proposed Action:
That the City Council approves the attached Resolution.
Attachment:
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