By Oluwatosin Maliki
In the spirit of celebrating Nigeria’s Independence on 1st October 2023, the Federal Government has added an additional day, October 2nd as a public holiday in commemoration of the 63rd independence celebration.
The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Thursday, in Abuja on behalf of the government.
In a statement released, the Minister congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad on the occasion.
The minister further assured Nigerians of government’s continued commitment to tackling challenges facing the country.
He said, “It is today a known fact that difficult Socio-Economic and Security challenges are global, and Nigeria is not isolated,” the Minister said in the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade”.
“The government is making efforts to confront the numerous challenges with all the might available until respite comes the way of the country”.
“The eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of Nations and the greatness ahead of the country is achievable if we all work together in unity.”
According to the Minister of Interior, Nigeria would remain Africa’s pride and beacon of hope for the Renewed Hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Federal Government on Monday revealed it’s plans to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary on October 1 in a low-key way, as a result no world leader would be invited.