The federal government has announced Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day.
The announcement was made in a statement, issued by Aishetu Ndayako, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday.
“As we mark another Democracy Day in the history of our dear country, let us all reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains a united, secured, peaceful and indivisible entity”. He urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.
According to the minister, Nigerians and friends of Nigeria should appreciate the progress that has been made and look forward to a better future for Nigeria’s Democracy.
Recall that In 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari moved Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12 in honour of one of the national heroes for democracy, Chief M.K.O Abiola and “to remind all Nigerians of one free election after which the presumed winner (Abiola) along with Nigerians were denied their rights and their choice”.
