The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 30 as public holiday to celebrate the 2016 Democracy Day.
Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on yesterday in Abuja.
According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr Bassey Akpanyung which quoted the minister as wishing Nigerians happy democracy day celebration.
He assured Nigerians that with the signing into law of the 2016 Appropriation Act, the country would witness a “New Deal” with its full implementation.
The minister pointed out that the 2016 Appropriation Act was laced with social intervention programmes aimed at improving the living conditions of the people.
He further congratulated Nigerians on the attainment of one year in office of President Muhammadu Buhari and enjoined all to continue to support the President in his effort to build a peaceful, enduring and democratic nation.
