To mark the 63rd independence celebration in Nigeria,the Federal Government has declared Monday, October 2, as a public holiday
The announcement was made public on Thursday by
the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade.
The Minsiter ,through the statement,felicitated with all Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on the independence anniversary.
According to the statement, the Minister assured Nigerians of FG’s continued commitment to tackling challenges facing the nation.
“It is today a known fact that difficult Socio-Economic and Security challenges are global, and Nigeria is not isolated,” the Minister said in a statement signed by Akinlade.
“The government is making efforts to confront the numerous challenges with all the might available until respite comes the way of the country.
“The eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of Nations and the greatness ahead of the country is achievable if we all work together in unity.”
According to the Minister of Interior, Nigeria would remain Africa’s pride and beacon of hope for the Renewed Hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government on Monday revealed plans to mark Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary on October 1 in a low-key way.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said this during a press conference in Abuja, with the FG also not inviting any world leaders.
