63rd Independence Anniversary: FG declares Monday, Oct. 2 public holiday  The Federal Government has declared Monday, 2nd October, 2023 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria's 63rd independence anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, assured Nigerians of the government's commitment to tackling global socio-economic and security challenges. She recalled the unity of founding fathers for Nigeria's freedom and pledged to ensure a better future for all citizens. Omeiza Ajayi | 63 independece | Vanguard | Friday, September 29, 2023 |