Abuja, June 8, 2023 – The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, as public holiday in celebration of Democracy Day.
Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, on Thursday announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
The statement said Nigeria’s democratic journey had, like in many other countries, had challenges.
“But the ship of State, it’s institutions and most importantly, the Nigerian people have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance,” she said. .
“On 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.
The statement congratulated all Nigerians on the occasion. (GBN)
