The Federal Government has declared October 2nd a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day.

The Minister of Interior, Dr OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO said this in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr OLUWATOYIN AKINLADE in Abuja.

Dr TUNJI-OJO stated that Nigerians warm welcoming spirit and love, as well as unbounded human capital and the richness of the land, make Nigeria unarguably the leading black Nation in the world being Africa’s pride and a beacon of hope.

While wishing the citizens a memorable independence celebration, the Minister recalled that our founding fathers, despite the differences in faith, tribe, and tongue, came together for Nigeria’s freedom which we enjoy today.

The Minister assured that this Administration through the Renewed Hope Agenda will ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, as a befitting tribute to our heroes past.