The Federal Government declares Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Multiple outlets report the announcement applies nationwide and is intended to support public observance of Independence celebrations.
One outlet adds that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, makes the official declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. Another source includes additional security context, stating that 3,000 NSCDC personnel are deployed to help secure celebrations in Abuja. Across the reports, the main common point is the designation of Oct. 1, 2026, as a public holiday for Independence Day, with related details varying by outlet.
