Federal Government Declares June 12 Public Holiday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 12, 2020, as a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s Democracy Day.
The Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed the information via his Twitter handle on today.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, also announced the public holiday and congratulated Nigerians for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country.
Aregbesola also called on “Nigerians to continue to cherish the selfless efforts made to attain democracy.”
He reassured “Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians.”
He commended the heroes of democracy for their dogged determination and sacrifice which eventually birthed Democratic Governance in Nigeria.
— Ministry of Interior (@MinOfInteriorNG) June 8, 2020
The minister further emphasised 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.
He said, “All Nigerians should continue to cherish these selfless efforts and collaborate with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration to ensure the realization of the democratic ideals which these Patriots fought for, even at the cost of their lives.”
The Minister who reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians, advised them further, to take responsibility for stopping the spread of the virus.
