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FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday to Celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence
The Federal Government has announced that Tuesday, October 1, will be observed as a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Saturday in Abuja.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended his warm wishes to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad, as the nation marks this significant milestone.
The minister praised the resilience and dedication of the Nigerian people, recognizing their unwavering efforts and contributions to the country’s development.
He highlighted that the sacrifices made by hardworking citizens are deeply valued and will not go unnoticed.
He also called on everyone to take this moment to reflect on the legacy of the nation’s founding fathers, whose determination and vision laid the groundwork for the country’s independence.
Dr Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to draw inspiration from the past as they face the challenges of the future, reminding them of the importance of unity and collective effort in building a prosperous nation.
He concluded by urging all citizens to remain committed to the nation’s growth and progress and wished everyone a joyous and meaningful celebration as they honour the spirit of independence.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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