The Federal Government has declared Thursday 1st October, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 66th Independence anniversary celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad on this year’s celebration of the 66th Independence anniversary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He said peace and stability are necessary condition for the development of any nation.
The minister called on Nigerians to emulate the nation’s founding fathers in their love for fatherland and build a “Nigeria of our dreams that our children will be proud of; that new Nigeria is achievable.”
“As we celebrate 66th years of our independence, we should always remember that there is hope for our country and our diversity is our strength, and our collective determination remains the foundation upon which a stronger and more prosperous nation will be built”, he said.
