Nigerian’s will observe a work-free day on Friday, October 1, after the Federal Government declared a public holiday to mark the Nation’s 61st Independence Anniversary Celebration.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Wednesday, according to Vanguard.

Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerians on this year’s Celebration of the Country’s 61st anniversary.

The former Osun State governor assured of the government’s commitment to tackling and eradicating all forms of challenges –be they political, socio-economic or otherwise.

In a statement released by Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Aregbesola said that “this year’s celebration is being held without the usual pomp and pageantry.

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