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Democracy Day: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

Written by Bunmi Abdulraheem

Federal Government, through the Ministry of Interior, has declared Monday, June 13, as public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day which comes up on June 12.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, stated this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore, in Abuja.

The Minister congratulated Nigerians and urged them to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a secured, united and prosperous nation.

“As we mark another Democracy Day in the history of our dear country, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains one united, secured, peaceful and an indivisible entity”. The Minister stated.

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola urged Nigerians to keep faith with democracy by promoting peace and unity.

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