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Nigeria's Democracy Day

The federal government of Nigeria has announced the 12th of June as her Democracy Day. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, in a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, said the announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Rauf Aregbesola, on behalf of the Federal Government. The statement congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country and  commended the heroes of democracy for their unwavering  determination and sacrifice which eventually birthed democratic governance in Nigeria. “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 realization of the democratic ideals which these Patriots fought for, even at the cost of their lives. “The Minister, who reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the coope