The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Oct. 1, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Monday in Abuja on behalf of the government.
He congratulated Nigerians on the milestone and urged them to continue upholding the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that had sustained the nation since 1960.
Tunji-Ojo also encouraged citizens to keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.
“With the cooperation of all Nigerians, our country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development,” he said, wishing citizens a happy and memorable Independence Day celebration.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this year’s commemoration would be low-key, with the theme “All Hands on Deck.”
Idris explained at a pre-Independence press conference in Abuja that activities had already begun with Jummat prayers on Friday and a Thanksgiving service on Sunday.
He added that the unveiling of the National Value Charter, championed by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), would be a major highlight of the celebrations.
The charter, according to him, is a framework designed to foster national pride and responsible citizenship by outlining both government commitments and citizens’ obligations.
