The Federal Government on Monday declared Thursday, October 1 as public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence celebration.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, announce this on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Press, Yusuf Isiaka.
Magaji, who congratulated Nigerians both at home and abroad, also thanked them for their supports to President Muhammadu Buhari in his efforts towards building a peaceful, united and virile nation.
He further urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace and unity across the country.
