FG declares Thursday Public Holiday to mark Democracy Day
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, a public holiday in observance of Democracy Day, marking 26 years of uninterrupted civilian governance in Africa’s most populous nation.
This is contained in a statement issued by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
Ajani said that the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extending congratulations to citizens and emphasizing the importance of the milestone.
“June 12 represents our historic journey toward building a nation where truth and justice reign, peace is sustained, and our future is assured.
“The last 26 years tell a story of resilience, strength, courage and a hope renewed more than ever,” she quoted Tunji-Ojo as saying.
The holiday, first established in 2018 to replace May 29 as the official Democracy Day, commemorates the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest.
