The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 as a public holiday.
The holiday is to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday.
The Minister congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.
In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.
According to him, Nigerians should 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.