The Federal Government has declared Friday June 12, as public holiday to mark 2020 Democracy Day Celebration.
This was disclosed by Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who made the announcement on behalf of the FG.
In the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, the Minister commended Nigerians for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country and called on them to continue to cherish the selfless efforts made to attain democracy.
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He reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with their cooperation.
He also appealed to Nigerians to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.
