The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd)

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 2^nd October, 2017 Public Holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 57^th Independence Anniversary.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary and urged them to sustain the collective efforts towards maintaining and strengthening the unity of Nigeria.

Gen. Dambazau emphasized Government’s commitment to promoting national unity, economic growth and political development on democratic principles. He noted that in the past 57 years, Nigeria has made a lot of progress and positive impact not only on its citizens but also on human development globally.

The Honourable Minister enjoined all Nigerians to remain steadfast in the love and care of the country, noting that strong sense of ownership of one’s country is vital to the sustainable development of nay nation. He also expressed profound appreciation to Nigerians and their international community for the support and co-operation to the administration of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Honourable Minister wishes all Nigerians a Happy 57^th Independence Anniversary.