The Nigerian Government through the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has declared June 12 as a public holiday to commemorate Democracy Day.
He hailed Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora for embracing democracy as the system of governance in the country.
Ogbeni Aregbesola called on all Nigerians to continue to cherish these selfless efforts and collaborate with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure the realisation of the democratic ideals which these patriots fought for, even at the cost of their lives.