The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released on Monday and signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.
In the statement, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians both at home and abroad, urging them to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.
“He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity,” the statement read.
The minister expressed optimism that with collective cooperation, Nigeria will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development. He also wished citizens a memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.
This year’s milestone anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.”
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has cancelled the independence parade scheduled to hold on October 1st to mark this year’s celebration.
Daily Dates Nigeria recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also cancelled military parade in commemoration of the 26th Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12, 2025 and on the same day appeared at a special joint session of the National Assembly.
This is a developing story.
