The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration.
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
He congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Minister said June 12 represents the country’s historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and future assured.
He noted that democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, and reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social, and cultural systems. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu will on June 12 confer National Honours on selected legislators in commemoration of Democracy Day.
This is contained in a statement by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., in Abuja on Sunday.
The leadership and Members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12.
The President, who is expected to be the special guest of honour, will address the joint sitting of the legislators.
He explained that the Joint Sitting represents a significant moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
He said that it underscores the pivotal role of the National Assembly in safeguarding democratic values, fostering accountability, and advancing national development over the past 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule.
He urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Democracy Day as a time for reflection, renewed patriotism, and commitment to building a more inclusive, prosperous, and united nation.
