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Democracy Day 2020: FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday

June 12, 2020 has been declared by the Federal Government as a public holiday to celebrate 2020 Democracy Day.

This was disclosed by the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, via his Twitter handle on Monday

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who congratulated Nigerians for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country, 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”.

He stressed 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.

“All Nigerians should continue to cherish these selfless efforts and collaborate with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration to ensure the realization of the democratic ideals which these Patriots fought for, even at the cost of their lives.”He said.

The Minister who reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians, advised them further, to take responsibility for stopping the spread of the virus.

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