As part of activities to mark the country’s 57th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Monday, October 2, public holiday.
October 1, which is the anniversary proper, is Sunday, a non-working day.
The Minister of Interior, Lt-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), made the declaration in a statement yesterday by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Abubakar Magaji.
The statement quoted Dambazau as congratulating the citizenry on the 57th Independence anniversary urge the public to work towards strengthening the bonds of unity and peaceful co-existence,While reflecting on the last 57 years, the Minister concluded that giant strides had been recorded in terms of human capital development and the like.
The minister enjoined all Nigerians to remain steadfast in the love and care of the country, noting that a strong sense of ownership of one’s country is vital to the sustainable development of any nation.
He expressed profound appreciation to Nigerians and the international community for their support and co-operation with President Muhammadu Buhari.