Independence Day, FG declares Wednesday Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, a public holiday. This was made known by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended congratulations to Nigerians at home and abroad in a statement issued by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani.

Tunji-Ojo urged citizens to uphold patriotic values that have held the country together since 1960 and support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity. The minister stressed the importance of peace, progress, and development in Nigeria’s growth, stating that collective effort is crucial for the country’s future.