To honor the inauguration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government has proclaimed Monday, May 29, 2023, as a national holiday for all workers in the country.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, this was made known on behalf of the Federal Government by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola.
The Minister welcomed all Nigerians on “the momentous occasion, commending them for their faith in democracy, as expressed in the nationwide election that produced the President and his Deputy being inaugurated, and indeed in all elections across the nation.”
He asked Nigerians to continue supporting and promoting democracy by upholding the rule of law.
Momentous occasion
- The statement partly read, “The Minister felicitates with all Nigerians on the momentous occasion, commending them for their faith in democracy as expressed in the nationwide election that produced the President and his Deputy being inaugurated and indeed in all elections across the nation.
- “He said democracy anywhere is an unfinished business and the only way it can keep developing and serve its end of being the vehicle to good governance and the welfare of all the people is by adhering to its tenets of the rule of law, supporting democratic institutions, promotion of free and responsible press and advancement of the frontiers of freedom for all the people.
- “Aregbesola urged Nigerians also to continue to promote ideals of peaceful coexistence and love for our neighbours, noting that we can only practice democracy and enjoy its dividends in a peaceful environment.”
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