Every October 1, Nigerian households celebrate this day to mark Independence Day. Then one will ask the big question: What changes have happened since the day Nigeria gained independence?
On October 1, 1960, Nigeria declared its independence from British colonial rule, marking a significant turning point in the nation’s development.
Independence Holiday
In honour of the country’s 63rd Independence Day celebration, the Federal Government has designated Monday, October 2, a national holiday.
In a statement released on Thursday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the interior minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Tunji-Ojo told Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to work hard to address the issues the nation was now confronting.
“It is today a known fact that difficult socioeconomic and security challenges are global and Nigeria is not isolated.” the minister said.
Furthermore, Tunji-Ojo urges the citizens to remain united to achieve the greatness the country is destined for.
Statement
“Our welcoming spirit ,love, unbounded human capital and the richness of our land makes Nigeria unarguably the leading black nation.
“In the world, being Africa’s pride and beacon of hope for the Renewed Hope of President Bola Tinubu.
“Our founding fathers, despite the differences in faith, tribe, and tongue, came together for Nigeria’s freedom which we enjoy today.” he added.
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