Fed Govt declares Monday June,12 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, a public holiday to allow Nigerians mark and celebrate Democracy Day.
A statement issued on Thursday 8 June 2023 in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade on behalf of the Federal Government, said; “Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other climes, encountered both stormy and smooth sails.
Despite the good and bad times the country has been through, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade said “the ship of State, it’s 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” she said.
