FG declares Monday, October 2 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, October, 2, 2017, a public holiday.

This is to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary.

According to Vanguard, the announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Danbazau (Rtd).

The minister, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, also congratulated Nigerians.

According to Magaji, “Gen. Danbazau emphasized Government’s commitment to promoting national unity, economic growth and political development on democratic principles. He noted that in the past 57 years, Nigeria has made a lot of progress and positive impact not only on its citizens but also on human development globally.

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“Danbazau enjoined Nigerians to remain steadfast in the love and care of the country, noting that strong sense of ownership of one’s country is vital to the sustainable development of any nation.

“He also expressed profound appreciation to Nigerians and their international community for the support and co-operation to the current administration.”

Nigeria gained independence in October 1, 1960 after being under British rule for 59 years.