The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, a
public holiday in celebration of Nigeria's 64th Independence Day. This
announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a
statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani,
on Saturday.
In the statement, Minister Tunji-Ojo acknowledged the
resilience and patience of Nigerians as the country continues to navigate
various challenges. He assured the public that their sacrifices towards
building the nation would not be in vain and urged citizens to take this time
to reflect on the efforts of the country’s founding heroes.
“The minister also reiterated the need for Nigerians to
reflect on the labour of our heroes past and be inspired for the tasks ahead,”
the statement noted. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the vision of a better Nigeria
could only be achieved through unity and collective effort.
He called on all Nigerians to remain steadfast and
committed to nation-building, stressing that unity and hard work are essential
for creating the Nigeria of their dreams.
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