The federal government has declared Tuesday, October 1, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Day anniversary.
In an official statement issued on Saturday, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, said that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared the public holiday on the government’s behalf.
The Minister felicitated with Nigerians home and abroad and commended the dedication and perseverance of the Nigerian people, emphasizing that their efforts will be recognized and not forgotten.
“Aligning himself with the theme for the Anniversary, the Minister reiterated the need for Nigerians to reflect on the labour of our heroes past and be inspired for the tasks ahead, realizing that a Nigeria of our dream can only be built when we unite.
“While wishing Nigerians a Happy Independence Day Anniversary, Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged the citizens to continue to be steadfast in nation-building”, the statement added.
The federal government earlier unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will kick off with a World Press Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Akume revealed this during the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing the 2024 Independence Day Celebration.
The committee will plan, organize, and execute all sanctioned activities to honour the nation’s independence.
Nigeria, which achieved independence from British rule in 1960, is set to mark its 64th Independence Day on October 1.
As stated by Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information in the Office of the SGF, the committee was inaugurated on Thursday, September 19, by Hadiza Usman, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
Akume emphasized that the celebration will not be extravagant, reflecting the current challenging circumstances the country faces.
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