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The Nigerian government has declared a public holiday on October 1 (Thursday). They have done so to mark the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary celebration. Rauf Aregbesola, The Minister of Interior made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. Also, Georgina Ehuriah, permanent secretary of Ministry of Interior disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mr Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s Diamond Jubilee and assured them of the government’s unwavering commitment to the socio-economic transformation of the country.
He also said that the country’s founding fathers, in spite of the differences in faith, tribe and tongue, came together for Nigeria’s independence so therefore all the Nigerians join hands together with the present administration to ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, both at home and abroad as this, shall be a tribute to the struggles of our heroes of the past. Nigeria got independence from Britain on October 1st, 1960, while it became a republic in 1963.
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