The Federal Government
has declared Monday, October 3 as a public holiday
to mark the nation’s 62nd
Independence Anniversary
Celebration.
The Minister of Interior,
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,
made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerians on the celebration and assured of the
government’s commitment
to tackling all the challenges
facing the nation and bringing smiles to the faces of all
the people.
“The world is going
through dire economic and
security challenges which
have also affected our nation.
However, I am assuring us all
that the government will not
abandon the people, but will
continue to confront all these
challenges with all the might
at our disposal until respite
comes our way”, the Minister
said.
A statement signed by the
Permanent Secretary of the
Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore
on behalf of the Minister
noted the eminent position
of Nigeria in the comity of
nations.
He said greatness is ahead
of the country if we work hard
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