The Federal Government has declared Monday as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary celebration

The Minister of Interior, RAUF AREGBESOLA, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on this year’s celebration and assured of government’s commitment to tackling all the challenges facing the nation.

The Minister urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to reflect on the challenges facing the nation and the role individuals can play in addressing them. 

AREGBESOLA also encouraged Nigerians to work hard, shun any attraction to get rich through criminal and other immoral means, saying only through productivity can an individual and the nation create wealth and get rich.

He reminded Nigerians of the unity the founding fathers exhibited despite the differences in faith, tribe and tongue and they still came together for Nigeria’s independence.