The Nigerian government has declared October 1st as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola announced this in a statement, congratulating Nigerians on the 61st independence. The minister who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government congratulated all Nigerians on this year’s Celebration of the Country’s 61st anniversary and assured all of Government’s commitment to tackling and eradicating all problems the country is facing. Aregbesola said that our warmth, welcoming spirit, and love as well as the abundant wealth inherent in our human capital and the richness of our land, makes Nigeria unarguably the leading black nation in the world and Africa’s pride and beacon of hope if we can fly rally ourselves together to harness our potentials.
“A country of about 200 million and above people whose natural talent, grit, and passion glitter like the precious diamond that we are. Nigerians are sparkling like diamonds in the pack. Whether in Academia, Business, Innovation, Music, Movie, Entertainment, Fashion, and Culture. We are indeed the leading black nation in the entire world and no doubt Africa’s pride and beacon of hope,” Aregbesola added.
The minister confirmed that, celebrating Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary is necessary, but that the safety of the citizenry is Mr. President’s huge concern, especially with COVID-19 third Delta variant still in place. Therefore, this year’s celebration is being held without the usual pomp and pageantry.
“While wishing Nigerians a fruitful independence celebration, he reminded them of the fact that our founding fathers, in spite of the differences in faith, tribe and tongue came together for Nigeria’s independence.
“He, therefore, called on Nigerians to join hands together with the present administration in its quest to ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, both at home and abroad as this, he said shall be a befitting tribute to the struggles of our heroes past.”
