The Nigerian government has announced that Thursday, June 12, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday in commemoration of this year's Democracy Day. This declaration was made on behalf of the Federal Government by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as stated by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, in a Sunday statement from Abuja. The Minister extended felicitations to all Nigerians on this significant occasion, marking 26 years of continuous civilian governance.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo underscored the profound meaning of June 12, describing it as a representation of Nigeria's historical endeavor to forge a nation where truth and justice prevail, peace is maintained, and the future is secure. He reflected on the past two and a half decades as a testament to the nation's resilience, strength, courage, and a renewed sense of hope.
Furthermore, the Minister emphasized that democracy thrives with ongoing refinement and reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope" administration to the fundamental values of democracy, particularly the unhindered expression of the people's will in shaping Nigeria's political, economic, social, and cultural frameworks.
