Monday June 13, has been declared public holiday by the Federal Government to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration which comes up on June 12.
The announcement was made in a statement by Rauf Aregbesola the Minister of Interior, signed on his behalf by Dr M.L. Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior on Thursday June 9.
The Minister used this medium to congratulate Nigerians on the occasion and urged citizens to support the present administration as it makes effort to ensure the nation is secured, united and prosperous.
“He reminded Nigerians of the challenges we have faced and overcome, including a civil war, and said any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all, saying the space known as Nigeria would be a haven of peace, unity and progress if all citizens love their neighbours and embrace the spirit of brotherliness.
“As we mark another Democracy Day in the history of our dear country, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains one united, secured, peaceful and an indivisible entity, noting that no development can take place in an acrimonious environment.
“With the challenges we face in Nigeria today, I see an opportunity for us not to break up or break down, but to break open; open up to ourselves in truth so that we may appreciate each other, understand each other, honour each other and live together in peace and prosperity,” the statement added.
The Minister appealed to Nigerians to keep faith with Democracy, though it might not have brought the best expectations, we should keep at it. Adding that alternatives has proved ruinous and disastrous to the nation.
“There will surely be light at the end of the tunnel,” he added.