The Nigerian government has declared Thursday, June 12, a national public holiday in observance of Democracy Day, marking 26 years of uninterrupted civilian governance in Africa’s most populous nation.
The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement issued by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior.
According to the statement, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extending congratulations to citizens and emphasizing the importance of the milestone.