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FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday For Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary

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September 30, 2025
FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday For Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary

FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday For Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary

It called on Nigerians to keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. The Federal Government on Monday declared Wednesday, October 1, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Monday.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Nigerians on the “historic milestone”.He urged citizens to continue upholding patriotism, unity, and resilience, which he said have kept the nation together since its independence in 1960. The minister also called on Nigerians to keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, which he said is focused on national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.

Tunji-Ojo stated that with collective effort, Nigeria would continue to advance in peace, progress, and development.See the full statement below: MINISTRY OF INTERIOR Press Release FG DECLARES WEDNESDAY 1ST OF OCTOBER PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK NIGERIA’S 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon(Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.

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Dr. Tunji-Ojo 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. The Minister 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.

Dr. MAGDALENE Ajani

Permanent Secretary

29th September, 2025

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