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October 3 Is Public Holiday For Nigeria’s Independence

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The Federal Government has declared October 3 as Public Holiday to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido.

He said that the Minister of Interior, retired Lt-General Abdulrahman Dambazau, assured Nigerians at home and abroad that Government is working assiduously to cushion the effects of the current economic challenges.

“The Minister enjoins all Nigerians to continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari in his determination to build a strong, virile and united country in line with the dream of the country’s founding fathers, “he said. [myad]