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Independence Day: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged citizens to uphold unity, patriotism, and support President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday in celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the milestone, describing it as a historic occasion.
In a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo urged citizens to uphold the values of patriotism, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since 1960.
He further encouraged Nigerians to keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said is focused on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.
Expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future, the Minister said: “With the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.”
He wished all citizens a happy and memorable 65th Independence Day celebration.
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