FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday as public holiday to commemorate the maiden National Democracy Day.

This is in line with the enactment into law of June 12 to be celebrated annually as Democracy Day in Nigeria,

This was contained in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah. The Federal government congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country.

The Permanent Secretary called on Nigerians to continue to cherish the sacrifice made by heroes of democracy, particularly those who lost their lives in the struggle for the actualization of Democratic Governance in Nigeria in order to make the country a better place for all.” country.

The permanent secretary further called for the “collaboration and cooperation of all Nigerians with the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari towards achieving our collective aspiration for the unity, peace and socio-economic development of Nigeria” and wished “all Nigerians at home and abroad a happy Democracy Day Celebration.”

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