PRESS RELEASE
Association of Humble and Obedient Youths ( Celebrates Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
Lagos, Nigeria – October 1, 2025
Today, the Association of Humble and Obedient Youths (Pyrates of AHOY Flagship) joins the Nigerian nation in commemorating 65 glorious years of independence. As we mark this significant milestone, we take a moment to reflect on the country’s progress, achievements, and the sacrifices made by our forebears.
Quote from National President, Ayodele Soetan
“We are proud to be part of a nation that has come so far,” said Ayodele Soetan, National President of AHOY. “As young Nigerians, we recognize the importance of unity, resilience, and cultural heritage in shaping our identity and driving our growth.”
Message from AHOY
The Association notes that Nigeria’s independence is a testament to the courage and determination of our ancestors, who fought tirelessly for our freedom and sovereignty. As we celebrate this anniversary, we recommit ourselves to contributing to the country’s growth, development, and prosperity.
“We urge all Nigerians to continue striving for a brighter future, built on the principles of hard work, integrity, and patriotism,” added Ayodele Soetan. “Together, we can overcome our challenges and achieve greatness.”
Wishes to Nigerians
The Association of Humble and Obedient Youths (Pyrates of AHOY Flagship) wishes all Nigerians a happy 65th Independence Anniversary. May God bless our nation, and may we continue to work towards a more prosperous and united Nigeria.
About AHOY
The Association of Humble and Obedient Youths (AHOY) is a voluntary, “male-only,” sociocultural organization that is created to promote social equality, fairness, and humanitarian services to all and sundry without bias or favoritism to a tribe, ethnic, race, or sex. Our mindset and orientation are focused on breaking the culture of nepotism and social injustices in all its guises and forms; shifting mindsets towards a just society that prioritizes equality, comradeship, and brotherhood with one mission of making the society a better place through humanitarian services. Members of our association are permitted to freely commit to every program and agenda that promotes our association’s vision and objectives, as we are not a secret society. We believe the world needs more men of just virtues, high integrity capital, and incorruptible moral investments to improve social value standards.
