By Miriam Humbe
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as a holiday to mark the 2024 Democracy Day celebration.
Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday.
Ndayako said that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government and congratulated Nigerians on the occasion.
The minister said that as the nation marked another Democracy Day in its history, Nigerians should all reflect on the efforts of the founding fathers and ensure that the country remained a united nation.
Tunji-Ojo added that Nigeria should be more secured, peaceful, and indivisible entity for the benefit of all.
He also urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.
He said that President Bola Tinubu was committed to positive reforms to revive the nation’s economy and enhance security.
Tunji-Ojo therefore, called on Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to appreciate the progress that had been made and look forward to a better future for Nigeria’s Democracy.
The minister therefore, wished Nigerians a happy Democracy Day celebration.
