June 12 has been declared as a public holiday. The Federal government has declared Monday, June 12, a public holiday to commemorate the Nigerian Democracy Day.
Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, made the announcement today.
According to her, “Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other climes, encountered both stormy and smooth sails, but the ship of State, its institutions and most importantly, the Nigerian people have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.
“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 Permanent Secretary wishes all Nigerians a Happy Democracy Day celebration”.
The Permanent Secretary congratulated all Nigerians on the occasion.
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