The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Wednesday.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, urging citizens to use the occasion to demonstrate unity, patriotism, peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.
