The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, 2019 as a public holiday to commemorate the maiden National Democracy Day.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, made known statement issued on Monday by the Director, Press & Public Relations of the Ministry, Mohammed Manga.
According to Ehuriah the Permanent Secretary called on Nigerians to continue to cherish the sacrifice made by heroes of democracy, particularly those who lost their lives in the struggle for the actualization of Democratic Governance in Nigeria in order to make the country a better place for all.
Ehuriah also seeks collaboration and cooperation of all Nigerians with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari towards achieving our collective aspiration for the unity, peace and socio-economic development of Nigeria and wished all Nigerians at home and abroad a happy Democracy Day Celebration.