THE Federal Government has declared tomorrow Wednesday, 12th June as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration.
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”.
He urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance. Hon Tunji-Ojo reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to positive reforms to revive the nation’s economy and enhance security.
Meanwhile, the government has unveiled a series of events to mark this year’s Democracy Day.
Details of the celebration were shared in a notice issued by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The celebration will commence on Tuesday, 11 June with a symposium at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja, starting at 9:00 a.m. This will be followed by a youth conference at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, at 6:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, 12th June, the events will feature a grand parade at Eagle Square, Abuja, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
The day will conclude with a dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, at 6:00 p.m.
The notice also indicated that only accredited Villa correspondents would be granted access to cover the events held at the Presidential Villa. Further updates will be provided as the celebration approaches.
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