As Nigeria marks its 65th year anniversary on Wednesday October 1, the federal government has called on the citizens to get involved in nation building, saying it is critical to the sustenance of the progress being made under the Renewed Hope Agenda, and its Eight (8) Priority Areas.
The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call at a press conference to commemorate 2025 Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary, held at the National Press National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja.
The Minister while speaking on the theme of this year’s anniversary which is, “All Hands On Deck” said it was a direct and heartfelt call to all Nigerians, friends and partners around the world to show understanding and to commit to supporting these landmark reforms.
“It is heart-warming to join millions of Nigerians at home and abroad to bear witness to yet another monumental commemoration for our dear country: our 65th Independence Anniversary”.
“Sixty-five is a number associated with the gemstone known as sapphire which symbolizes loyalty, trust, truth, nobility, sincerity, beauty and wisdom all of which happen to be defining qualities of the Nigerian soul and spirit.
“October 1 every year represents a milestone that enjoins us, even as we celebrate, to take stock of our journey in nationhood, to weigh the present, and to rally around a renewed purpose centred on repositioning our nation for a greater future.
“As we mark this 65th year since our Independence from Great Britain, we are all witnesses to the remarkable reforms taking shaping at a pace never before seen. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is doing the needful; a committed, courageous and visionary leader dismantling stubborn cogs in the wheel of our national progress” Mr Idris stated.
He noted that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, and its Eight (8) Priority Areas, President Tinubu is laying the building blocks for a national renewal anchored on prosperity, peace and unity.
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” At this point in time, our collective participation in nation building is critical to the sustenance of the progress being made.
“That is why the theme of this 65th Anniversary is “All Hands On Deck”—a direct and heartfelt call to all Nigerians and our friends and partners around the world to show understanding and to commit to supporting these landmark reforms.
“Our trade surplus continues to grow, with an increasing share of contributions from the non-oil sector. Declining inflation, a strengthening currency, falling food prices, growing external reserves—all of these are more eloquent testament that we are on the right track.
“From January 2026, we will commence implementation of the Tax Acts quartet, which will expand our nation’s revenue base while simultaneously simplifying tax collection and lessening the burden on our people. These new tax laws represent a huge leap forward for the Nigerian economy and for business, entrepreneurship and investment.
“With more revenue at its disposal, on account of the reforms, the Tinubu administration is investing heavily in the key components that will catalyse our collective growth and development: health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, energy security, regional and grassroot development, small business, youth, and national security” The Minister added.
