Federal Government of Nigeria Declares June 12 Public Holiday
- As Nigerians get set to celebrate another Democracy Day on Monday, June 12, the federal government has sent a congratulatory message
- To mark the day, a tradition that has been held annually, beginning in the year 2000, a public holiday has been declared
- The event is to mark the time the military handed over power to an elected civilian government in 1999
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FCT, Abuja - The federal government has declared Monday, June 12, as a public holiday.
The holiday is in commemoration of the 2023 Democracy Day celebration, The Nation reported.
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'Happy Democracy Day, Nigerians': FG sends message
The public holiday announcement was contained in a statement issued by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on behalf of the federal government.
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The statement was released on Thursday, June 8, according to Vanguard.
It reads in part:
“On this memorable occasion therefore, Nigerians and friends of Nigeria are invited to appreciate the progress that has been made, celebrate the milestones covered and look forward to a better future for the country’s democracy.
“The Permanent Secretary wishes all Nigerians a Happy Democracy Day celebration."
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