Anambra government declares Tuesday public holiday to honor Nnamdi Azikiwe
Anambra State government has declared Tuesday, November 16, 2021, as a public holiday in honour of Nigeria’s first president, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, who was born on November 16, 1904.
It was stated in the statement by the state commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C. Don Adinuba.
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has previously called on the federal government to recognize the date as a nation-wide public holiday, in honour of Azikiwe’s contribution to Nigeria.
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