FG declares Monday public holiday
The federal government has declared Monday, October 2 as public holiday
in commemoration of Nigeria’s Independence Day anniversary.
The Punch reports that Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) who is the
minister of interior made this declaration on Wednesday, September 27 in
Abuja on behalf of the federal government.
He called on Nigerians to work towards maintaining and strengthening the
unity of the country. In a statement by the minister’s permanent
secretary, Abubakar Magaji, he emphasised “government’s commitment to
promoting national unity, economic growth and political development on
democratic principles.”
He noted that “in the past 57 years, Nigeria had made much progress and
positive impact not only on its citizens but also on human development
globally.”
“The minister enjoined all Nigerians to remain steadfast in the love and
care of the country, noting that a strong sense of ownership of one’s
country is vital to the sustainable development of any nation."
The minister wished all Nigerians a happy 57th Independence anniversary.
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