The Federal Government has declared Friday, June Twelfth, as a public
holiday to mark the 2020 Democracy Day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known on
behalf of the Federal Government.
The statement, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary in the
office of the Minister of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, quoted
Aregbesola as congratulating Nigerians for the entrenchment of
democratic rule in the country.
The Minister 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”.
The Minister emphasized 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.
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