The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 3 as public holiday in celebration of the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary.
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore.
Aregbesola congratulated Nigerians on the celebration, assuring them of government’s commitment to tackling the country’s many challenges.
“The world is going through dire economic and security challenges which have also affected our nation.
“However, I’m assuring us all that the government will not abandon the people, but will continue to confront all these challenges with all the might at its disposal until respite comes our way,” he added.
He was optimistic of the greatness ahead of the country “if we work hard as a people”.
“A country of over 200million people whose natural talents, grit and passion glitter like the precious diamond that we are,” he said.