The Federal Government (FG) on Thursdays declared Monday, October 2, as a public holiday in commemoration of the 63rd independence celebration in Nigeria.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, in a statement issued on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Nigerians home and abroad on this independent occasion.
Tunji-Ojo, in the statement, 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 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.
Akume further told journalists that the decision not to invite any world leaders for the 63rd independence anniversary was taken in line with the government’s option for a low-key celebration.
