ABUJA – The Federal Government has declared Thursday October 1st, 2026, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Nigerians at home and abroad on this year’s celebration of the 66th Independence anniversary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, Dr. Tunji-Ojo stated that Nigeria remains beacon of hope not only for Africa but for the entire world due to its human capital and the richness of our land.
“Our warmth, welcoming spirit and love as well as the abundant wealth inherent in our human capital and the richness of our land, makes Nigeria unarguably the most prosperous black nation in the world being African’s pride and beacon of hope for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister said.
According to the Minister, peace and stability are necessary condition for the development of any nation.
He therefore, called on Nigerians “to emulate the nation’s founding fathers in their love for fatherland and build a Nigeria of their dreams that their children will be proud of, that a new Nigeria is achievable”.
“As we celebrate 66th years of our independence, we should always remember that there is hope for our country and our diversity is our strength, and our collective determination remains the foundation upon which a stronger and more prosperous nation will be built”, he said.
The Minister also reassured that, the current administration through the Renewed Hope Agenda will ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, as a befitting tribute to our heroes past.
He urged citizens to use the Independence celebration as an opportunity to demonstrate the values of unity, patriotism, peaceful co-existence and mutual respect.
The Minister therefore assured Nigerians that the Federal Government remained committed to strengthen national security, improving public safety and creating an environment where citizens can live, work and pursue their legitimate aspirations with confidence.