Independence Anniversary: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

Federal government has declared Monday October 2, 2023 as a public holiday in commemoration of the nation’s 63rd independence celebration.

The minister of interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration in Abuja congratulated all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora.

Olubunmi, assured Nigerians of the government’s continued commitment to tackling challenges facing the country.

He, however, said that the government is daily making efforts to confront these varied and numerous challenges with all the might available until respite comes our way.

Tunji-Ojo reiterated that the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of nations and the greatness ahead of the country is achievable if Nigerians work together in unity.

According to him, Nigeria would remain Africa’s pride and beacon of hope for the continent.

He said, “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.