FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday For Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day

By Tonia Okereke

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holiday in a statement signed and released on Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

This year anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation”. Meanwhile events to mark the celebration has begun with prayer at mosques and churches.

According to the statement, the Minister congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora and urged citizens to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity and resilience that have sustained the nation since 1960.

“He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, 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,” the statement added.

Olubunmi-Ojo wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.

Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960.