The federal government has declared
Monday, October 2 as public holiday in
commemoration of Nigeria’s
Independence Day anniversary.
The Punch reports that Lt Gen.
Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) who is
the minister of interior made this
declaration on Wednesday, September
27 in Abuja on behalf of the federal
He called on Nigerians to work towards
maintaining and strengthening the
unity of the country.
In a statement by the minister’s
permanent secretary, Abubakar Magaji,
he emphasised “government’s
commitment to promoting national
unity, economic growth and political
development on democratic principles.”
He noted that “in the past 57 years,
Nigeria had made much progress and
positive impact not only on its citizens
but also on human development
globally.”
“The minister enjoined all Nigerians to
remain steadfast in the love and care of
the country, noting that a strong sense
of ownership of one’s country is vital to
the sustainable development of any
nation."
The minister applauded Nigerians and
the international community for
standing by President Muhammadu
Buhari.
The minister wished all Nigerians a
happy 57th Independence anniversary
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