The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Monday, 13th June, 2022, as public holiday, to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration.

This was made known by Dr Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

The minister congratulated Nigerians on the occasion and implored all citizens to support the administration in its efforts to ensure a secured, united and prosperous nation.

Aregbesola also urged Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the long journey the country has made towards the enthronement of a civil democratic order, before national Independence in 1960 till date and the sacrifices of our patriots.

“He reminded Nigerians of the challenges we have faced and overcome, including a civil war, and said any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all, saying the space known as Nigeria would be a haven of peace, unity and progress if all citizens love their neighbours and embrace the spirit of brotherliness.

“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 an indivisible entity, noting that no development can take place in an acrimonious environment.

“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,”