International Youth Year
Nigeria · 1985 · 30k
This stamp commemorates the 1985 International Youth Year, an initiative by the United Nations to focus on issues related to youth. The design features the official emblem for the year, which includes a stylized profile of a youth surrounded by laurel branches, symbolizing peace, participation, and development.
Issued during the military regime of Major General Muhammadu Buhari, this stamp reflects Nigeria's participation in global UN initiatives despite internal political and economic challenges.
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