FG declares Thursday public holiday



The Federal Government has declared Thursday,
October 1 as public holiday.
The declaration is to enable Nigerians mark
the nation’s 55 Independence celebration
The announcement was made by the Director
of Press, Ministry of Interior, Yusuf Isiaka on
behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Abubakar
Magaji, in a press statement on Monday.
Magaji congratulated all Nigerians and
thanked them for supporting President
Muhammadu Buhari in his efforts towards
building a peaceful, united and virile nation.
The Permanent Secretary also appealed to
Nigerians to pray for peace and unity in the
country during this period.