President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Mr Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement on Monday signed by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah.
The Minister congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country. He also hailed heroes of democracy for their dogged determination and sacrifice which eventually birthed Democratic Governance in Nigeria.
The Minister reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battle the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians, he advised them further, to take responsibility for stopping the spread of the virus. In the statement, the minister reiterated the need for all Nigerians to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.