The federal government has declared Monday, June 13, public holiday, to mark the 2022 democracy day celebration.
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the federal government, urged citizens to support the administration in its efforts at ensuring a secure, united and prosperous nation.
Aregbesola, reminded Nigerians of the challenges the nation has faced and overcome, including a civil war, and said any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all.
He urged the citizens of Nigeria to love their neighbors and embrace the spirit of brotherliness.
This is the fourth year Nigeria would mark Democracy Day on June 12.