Earlier, the Federal Government, through the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared Wednesday, June 12, 2024, as a public holiday.
By Jeffrey Agbo
In commemoration of Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast at 7 am on Wednesday, June 12.
The president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a press release on Tuesday.
“Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast,” the statement said.
Earlier, the Federal Government, through the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared Wednesday, June 12, 2024, as a public holiday.
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In a statement, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians on the occasion.
He urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance and reflect on the efforts of the founding fathers to ensure that Nigeria remains a united, secured, peaceful and indivisible entity
The minister called on Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to appreciate the progress that has been made and look forward to a better future for Nigeria’s Democracy.
Tunji-Ojo, who reiterated Tinubu’s commitment to positive reforms to revive the nation’s economy and enhance security, wished Nigerians a Happy Democracy Day celebration.
