Federal Government Declares Wednesday Public Holiday, See Why

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday Public Holiday.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the Federal Government on Monday, September 29, 2025, declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Monday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Magdalene Ajani.

Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians on the “historic milestone”.

The Minister of Interior urged citizens to continue upholding patriotism, unity, and resilience, which he said have kept the nation together since its independence in 1960.

He also called on Nigerians to keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, which he said is focused on national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.

Tunji-Ojo stated that with collective effort, Nigeria would continue to advance in peace, progress, and development.

The statement reads: “The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

“The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon(Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.

“Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to continue 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 Ahmed Tinubu, (GCFR), which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.

“The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.

“He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration,” the statement added.