Federal Govt Declares Monday June 12 Public Holiday
Dr. Shuaib urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a secured, united and prosperous nation
Joy Kalu 
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, made this known in a statement on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Abuja.
Democracy Day, a public holiday to commemorate the restoration of democracy in Nigeria, which holds every June 12, until June 6, 2018, was held every May 29.
According to him, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion.
He urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a secured, united and prosperous nation.
“Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other climes, encountered both stormy and smooth sails, but the ship of State, its institutions and most importantly, the Nigerian people, have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.
“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,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary wished all Nigerians a Happy Democracy Day celebration.
