FG declares Monday June 14 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14 as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day, Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said on Thursday.

A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore, quoted Aregbesola as saying, “Any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all.”

The minister stressed that Nigeria would be a haven of peace, unity and progress should 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 and Indivisible Entity. No development can take place in an acrimonious environment,” he said.

He also said, “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.”