Democracy day: FG declares June 12 public holiday

In commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day the Federal Government has officially declared Monday, June 12 as a public holiday.

Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, permanent secretary, Ministry of Interior, announced this in a statement.

Akinlade extended congratulations to Nigerians on this significant occasion and acknowledged that similar to numerous countries, Nigeria’s path to democracy has been marked by both challenges and successes.

β€œBut the ship of State, its institutions, and most importantly, the Nigerian people have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance”, she stated.

β€œOn this memorable occasion, therefore, Nigerians and friends of Nigeria are invited to appreciate the progress that has been made, celebrate the milestones covered, and look forward to a better future for the country’s democracy”, Akinlade added.

The permanent secretary wished all nigerians a Happy Democracy Day celebration, according to the statement.