2025 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: FG Declare Wednesday October 1st As Public Holiday

..... As Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.

In commemoration of the country's 65th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Interior has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025 as a public holiday.

 

Making the declaration on behalf of the government, Minister of Interior, Hon (Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.

The Minister enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.

He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, (GCFR), which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.

He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and made available to Naij News Alert in Abuja.