The Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, marking 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule in Nigeria.
Mrs. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, made this announcement in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja.
According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while declaring the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on achieving over two and a half decades of democratic governance.
"June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured," Tunji-Ojo stated.
The minister further emphasized that "The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever."
Commitment to Democratic Values
Tunji-Ojo reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope administration to upholding universal democratic values. He emphasized that democracy is fundamentally based on the freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria's political, economic, social, and cultural systems.
June 12 holds significant historical importance in Nigeria's democratic journey, commemorating the annulled presidential election of June 12, 1993, which is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in the country's struggle for democratic governance.
The public holiday provides Nigerians with an opportunity to reflect on the democratic progress made since the return to civilian rule in 1999, while also considering the challenges that remain in strengthening democratic institutions across the nation.
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