The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on Saturday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the occasion Independence Day celebration and praised the patient and hardworking Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices would not be in vain.
He reiterated the need for Nigerians to reflect on the “labour of our heroes past and be inspired for the tasks ahead, realizing that a Nigeria of our dream can only be built when we unite.”
The minister also urged Nigerians to continue to be steadfast in nation-building.
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