FG DECLARES OCTOBER 1 A PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR NIGERIA’S 65TH INDEPENDENCE

Nigerians celebrate unity and progress as the nation marks a historic milestone.

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged citizens to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained Nigeria since 1960. He called on Nigerians to keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda focused on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity. The government plans a low-key celebration under the theme “All Hands on Deck,” including the unveiling of the National Value Charter to promote responsible citizenship.

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