Democracy Day: FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday, to celebrate the nation’s National Democracy Day.

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, on Tuesday in a statement by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry.

He 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”.
While congratulating Nigerians on the occasion, he urged them to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo reiterated that  President Bola Ahmed 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 that has been made, and look forward to a better future for Nigeria’s Democracy.

Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nigeria. It is held annually formely on May 29 but now on June 12th. This public holiday commemorates the restoration of democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, when the newly elected Olusegun Obasanjo took office as the President of Nigeria in May 1999 ending multiple decades of military rule that began in 1966 and had been interrupted only by a brief period of democracy from 1979 to 1983.