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Democracy Day: June 12 Declared Public Holiday -FG

This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the Federal Government who also congratulated Nigerians on the occasion.

By The News Team
11 June 2024 1 min read
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, June 12 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration.

This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the Federal Government who also congratulated Nigerians on the occasion.

The minister in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry and released on Tuesday, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako said; “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 urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.

Written byThe News Team

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