Categories: News

Nigerian Government Declares Monday Public Holiday To Mark Independence Day

The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 2 as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary.

In a statement released on Thursday, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, extended congratulations to the Nigerian populace on the celebration.

Despite acknowledging the prevailing socio-economic challenges, the minister reassured citizens of the government’s commitment to addressing these issues.

He said, “It is a known fact that difficult Socio-Economic and Security challenges are global, and Nigeria is not isolated.

“Our warm welcoming spirit and love, as well as our unbounded human capital and the richness of our land, make Nigeria unarguably the leading black Nation in the world being Africa’s pride and a beacon of hope.”

The minister recalled, that “our founding fathers, in spite of the differences in faith, tribe, and tongue, came together for Nigeria’s freedom which we enjoy today”.

He highlighted the government’s dedication to fostering a better Nigeria for all citizens through the “Renewed Hope Agenda” as a tribute to the heroes of the past.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

Cubana Chief Priest Challenges Arise TV To Conduct Live DNA Test With His Alleged Babymama And Child

Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has spoken out…

2 hours ago

Why Ifeanyi Okowa Visted EFCC Office In Lagos

Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa visited the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial…

3 hours ago

Lionel Messi Becomes Highest Goalscorer In World Cup History

Argentine captain Lionel Messi has written his name into the history books after becoming the…

3 hours ago

Stranded Nigerians Protest Delay In Second Repatriation Flight From South Africa

Nigerians living in South Africa on Monday protested at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria…

18 hours ago

Lagos Celestial Church Begs Davido For Financial Support To Complete Its Roof [Video]

The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Igi Oluwagbin Parish, in the Oko Oba area of…

19 hours ago

Ghanaian Witch Doctor Vows To Curse Harry Kane Ahead Of World Cup Clash

A Ghanaian witch doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, claims he plans to place a curse on…

20 hours ago