The I Will Vote Nigeria Foundation has launched the FlagUp Nigeria campaign, an initiative to install 111 Nigerian flags across the 36 states of the federation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The campaign was launched on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the installation of the first flag at Iwo Road-Challenge in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The foundation said the initiative was designed to promote national unity and remind Nigerians of their shared identity beyond political party affiliations.

The Convener of I Will Vote Nigeria, Olayemi Olamiju, said the campaign was conceived against the backdrop of the increasing visibility of political party flags ahead of the 2027 elections.

“We can spot party flags from a distance, the colours, the logo, who it belongs to,” Olamiju said.

“But our own flag, the one that belongs to all of us, often gets less attention than the ones that divide us. FlagUp Nigeria is a small effort to change that.”

According to the organisation, each flag installation is intended to serve as a permanent landmark in its host community rather than a temporary campaign prop.

It said the installations would be maintained through a quarterly upkeep plan, while members of the public would be encouraged to nominate locations without national flags and sponsor installations in their respective states.

The foundation also linked the campaign to its broader civic engagement efforts, saying it had partnered with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register more than 5,000 young Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards.

Speaking in a video address released alongside the launch, Olamiju said the campaign was aimed at sensitising Nigerians to the importance of unity.

“Flag Up Nigeria is targeted at sensitising the general public on the essence of being united,” he said.

“Before you ask what party someone belongs to, understand that we belong to one Nigeria.”

The organisation urged Nigerians to fly the national flag in schools, churches, mosques and other community institutions.

It also called on members of the public to follow its social media channels to recommend locations for future installations and support the campaign financially.

The foundation said the installation in Ibadan marked the beginning of the nationwide campaign, with the remaining 35 states expected to be covered as the initiative progresses. (Nigerian Tribune)

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