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The Federal Government has declared Friday, October 1 as public holiday to mark the nation\u2019s 61st independence.<\/p>\n

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, in a statement on Wednesday quoted the minister, Rauf Aregbesola, as assuring Nigerians of the present regime\u2019s commitment to eradicating all challenges facing the country.<\/p>\n

He, however, disclosed that the celebration would be without its usual pomp as a result of the ravaging COVID-19.<\/p>

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The statement was titled, \u201cFG declares Friday October 1 as public holiday to mark Nigeria\u2019s 61st independence anniversary\u201d.<\/p>\n

It partly read, \u201cThe Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, congratulates all Nigerians on this year\u2019s celebration of the country\u2019s 61st independence and assures all of government\u2019s commitment to tackle and eradicate all forms of challenges \u2013be it political, socio-economic and all diverse problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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