…Cancels Independence parade
The Federal Government has declared tomorrow, Wednesday October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The announcement was made yesterday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in an issued statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, urging citizens to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity and resilience that have sustained the nation since 1960.
He further encouraged Nigerians to keep faith with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.
In a related development, the Government announced the cancellation of the traditional Independence Day parade earlier scheduled for October 1. The decision, conveyed in a statement issued yesterday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, was described as part of a plan for a low-key celebration.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, also told newsmen at a pre-Independence press conference in Abuja yesterday, that commemorative activities had begun with Juma’at prayers on Friday, and a Thanksgiving service on Sunday.
The Government emphasised that the cancellation of the parade does not diminish the importance of the milestone, urging Nigerians to support ongoing reforms while reaffirming its commitment to celebrating the 65th Independence Anniversary with dignity.
This year’s theme is: “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation”.
