Kaduna State Government Halts 66th Independence Day Event
The Kaduna State Government has announced the immediate suspension of the 66th Independence Day celebration, which was set to take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026. This decision was communicated by Ahmed Maiyaki, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Information and Culture, on behalf of Governor Uba Sani.
The suspension took effect on Monday, September 28, 2026. In a statement titled ‘Suspension of the 66th National Independence Day Celebration,’ Maiyaki expressed regret for any inconvenience this decision may have caused and thanked the public and stakeholders for their understanding and support.
However, the statement did not provide any specific reasons for the suspension of the event.
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