The Federal Government has declared Monday, 13th June, as a public holiday to mark the 2022 democracy day.
The announcement was made in a statement on Thursday by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola.
In his congratulatory message to Nigerians on the 2022 Democracy Day celebration, He called for support for the Buhari government in its efforts at ensuring a secure, united and prosperous nation.
Ministry of Interior said: “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 indivisible entity.
“With the challenges we face in Nigeria today, I see an opportunity for us not to break up or break down, but to break open; open up to ourselves in truth so that we may appreciate each other, understand each other, honour each other and live together in peace and prosperity.”
Aregbesola, a former governor of Osun State, urged Nigerians to make use of the Nigeria Internal Security and Public Safety Alert System (N-Alert) Mobile App designed to mitigate security challenges and other disasters.
He stated that Nigeria will continue to do better with efforts being put in place by the present government.
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