As part of the efforts to commemorate Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary, the federal government has declared Monday, October, 2, as public holiday.
The minister of interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the federal government, congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary and urged them to sustain the collective efforts towards maintaining and strengthening the unity of Nigeria.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Engr Abubakar Magaji, the interior minister emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting national unity, economic growth and political development on democratic principles.
He noted that in the past 57 years, Nigeria has made a lot of progress and positive impact not only on its citizens but also on human development globally.
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