{"id":99795,"date":"2022-09-29T10:38:21","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T09:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=99795"},"modified":"2022-09-29T10:38:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T09:38:21","slug":"independence-fg-declares-monday-public-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/independence-fg-declares-monday-public-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Independence: FG Declares Monday, Public Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>The Federal Government has declared Monday, Oct. 3, as public holiday to mark the nation\u2019s 62nd Independence anniversary.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement in a statement issued in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The minister congratulated Nigerians on the celebration and assured of government\u2019s commitment to tackling the challenges facing the nation and bring smiles to the faces of Nigerians.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe world is going through dire economic and security challenges which have also affected our nation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cHowever, I am assuring us all that the government will not abandon the people, but will continue to confront all these challenges with all the might at its disposal until respite comes our way,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Aregbesola reiterated the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of nations and the greatness ahead of the country \u201cif we work hard as a people\u201d.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cOur warmth, welcoming spirit and love as well as our unbounded human capital and the richness of our land, make Nigeria unarguably the leading black nation in the world and Africa\u2019s pride and beacon of hope.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cIf we can rally ourselves together to harness our potentials, we shall be the greatest nation on earth.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cA country of over 200 million people whose natural talents, grit and passion glitter like the precious diamond that we are.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cNigerians are sparkling like diamonds in the pack, whether in the academia, science and technology, business, innovation, music, entertainment, fashion or culture,\u201d Aregbesola said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The minister admonished Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the challenges facing the nation and the role they can play in addressing them.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He urged Nigerians to work hard and shun any attraction to get rich through criminal and other immoral means.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>While wishing Nigerians a memorable independence celebration, he reminded them of the fact that Nigeria\u2019s founding fathers, in spite the differences in faith, tribe and tongue, worked together for the country\u2019s independence.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThough our nation is going through challenges especially, on security, these challenges are temporary and do not define us.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWe are defined by the greatness of the Nigerian people in our diversity, strength, ingenuity and resilience.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWe shall overcome all the challenges. A time is coming when we shall look at this period in retrospect and give thanks to the Most High for the stormy waters we have waded through.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cAs well as the triumphs we have recorded over the challenges that look so huge and gargantuan today,\u201d he assured.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He, therefore, called on Nigerians to join hands with the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in its quest to ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, both at home and abroad.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This, he said, shall be a befitting tribute to our heroes past.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The minister also urged Nigerians to shun violence, be security conscious and report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest security agency through the N-Alert application on Android and IOS.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWhen you see something do N-Alert for prompt response from security agents,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government has declared Monday, Oct. 3, as public holiday to mark the nation\u2019s 62nd Independence anniversary. 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