Democracy Day: FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, 2024 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, and congratulated Nigerians on the occasion.
“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 said.
He also urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.”
The minister re-echoed President Tinubu’s commitment to positive reforms to revive the nation’s economy and enhance security.
Tunji-Ojo thereby called on Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to appreciate the progress that has been made, and look forward to a better future for Nigeria’s Democracy.
He wished Nigerians a Happy Democracy Day celebration.
Nigeria, with its return to democracy from the dark years of military rule on May 29, 1999, celebrated Democracy Day every year on May 29.
Moreover, former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018, shifted the 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”.
The day is set aside to celebrate the ideals of democracy since the beginning of the Fourth Republic 25 years ago.
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