The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, 2019, as a public holiday to commemorate the maiden National Democracy Day. Barr. Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior issued the statement on Monday. He called on Nigerians to continue to extol the sacrifices made by heroes of democracy, particularly those who lost their lives in the struggle for the actualization of Democratic Governance in Nigeria in order to make the country a better place for all.
Ehuriah who wished all Nigerians at home and abroad a happy Democracy Day Celebration also called for the cooperation of all Nigerians with the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari towards achieving collective aspiration for the unity, peace and socio-economic development of Nigeria.
Pix: Promoting June 12. Inset, late chief MKO Abiola, commemorated.