Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary.

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on the occasion.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani.

In his goodwill message, Tunji-Ojo praised Nigerians for their warmth, hospitality and resilience, noting that the country's rich human and natural resources remained important national assets.

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