49th anniversary

The Constitution of Nauru came into force in January 1968 and provides for a parliament of 19 members elected from the eight constituencies of Nauru.

Alterations to the Constitution made by the Constitutional Convention of Nauru under Article 92 were made on 17 May 1968, hence Constitution Day.

More than 20 government departments and organisations participated in the march.

President Baron Waqa led an official party that reviewed the Independence Day parade in front of parliament house.

Congratulatory messages have been pouring in from leaders and organisations.

President of India ‏Pranab Mukherjee tweeted “warm greetings to Government and people of the Republic of Nauru on their National Day #PresidentMukherjee