- Safiu Kehinde
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
According to the statement, the Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians both at home and abroad over the anniversary.
Tunji-Ojo urged citizens to uphold the values of patriotism, unity, and resilience that have kept the country together since independence in 1960.
He also called on Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, 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.
The statement read; “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.
“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.”