FG declares October 1 public holiday
Etim Effiong
The Federal Government has declared October 1 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary.
Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola made the announcement on Tuesday, congratulating all Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s diamond jubilee.
A statement signed by the ministry’s permanent secretary Georgina Ehuriah, Aregbesola assured government’s commitment to the socio-economic transformation of the country.
He said: “Though celebrating sixty years of independence really calls for pomp and pageantry, but with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced all nations in the world to think and act cautiously, we cannot avoid the imperative of a low-keyed celebration at this time.
“While wishing Nigerians a fruitful independence celebration, he reminded them of the fact that our founding fathers, in spite of the differences in faith, tribe and tongue came together for Nigeria’s independence.”
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