The federal government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari had in June 2018, declared June 12 as the new date for the celebration of Nigeria’s democracy. Before the new date, Democracy Day was celebrated annually on May 29.
The decision was to posthumously honour MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Aishetu Ndayako, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Interior, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.
It quoted the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as saying that Nigerians should remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.
“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,” the minister said.
Tunji-Ojo said that President Bola Tinubu is committed to positive reforms to revive the nation’s economy and enhance security.
The minister called on Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to appreciate the progress made thus far and look forward to a better future for Nigeria’s democracy.
