The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1st, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebration.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad on this year’s celebration of the 66th Independence anniversary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Tunji-Ojo stated that peace and stability are necessary conditions for the development of any nation, calling on Nigerians to emulate the nation’s founding fathers in their love for the fatherland and build a Nigeria of “our dreams that our children will be proud of, that a new Nigeria is achievable.”
“As we celebrate 66th years of our independence, we should always remember that there is hope for our country and our diversity is our strength, and our collective determination remains the foundation upon which a stronger and more prosperous nation will be built”, he said.
The Minister reassured that this administration, through the Renewed Hope Agenda, will ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, as a befitting tribute to the country’s heroes past.
He urged citizens to use the Independence celebration as an opportunity to demonstrate the values of unity, patriotism, peaceful co-existence and mutual respect.
