The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeriaβs 65th Independence Anniversary.
The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed and released on Monday by the ministryβs Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
According to the statement, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora and urged citizens to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity and resilience that have sustained the nation since 1960.
βHe urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.