FG Declares Thursday, June 12, As Public Holiday
The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration.
The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration.
This announcement adds to an already shortened work days for the week with Monday previously designated a public holiday over the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, hence, Nigerians will enjoy two public holidays within a five-day workweek.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani.made this known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.
“June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured," the minister further said, even as he furthermore, highlighted the nation’s progress since the return to civilian rule in 1999, describing the period as a testament to the Nigerian people’s unwavering determination.
“The last 26 years tell the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope renewed than ever,” he added, noting
further that just the Tinubu administration’s unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy, emphasizing that the government remains anchored on the will of the people.
He reiterated that the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu aims to uphold the democratic ideals that allow citizens to freely determine the country’s political, economic, social, and cultural future.
The Democracy Day, celebrations on June 12, commemorates the annulled 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freestq and fairest poll and honours the struggle that restored civilian rule in 1999.
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