FG Declares Monday Work-Free Day For Tinubu’s Inauguration
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared
Monday 29th May 2023 as a public holiday to commemorate the inauguration
of Tinubu as President of Nigeria.
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the minister of interior
made the declaration in the nation's Capital Abuja on behalf of the federal government.
This is according to a statement released by his permanent secretary Dr. Shuaib
Belgore.
The interior minister congratulated Nigerians
on “the momentous occasion, commending them for their faith in democracy as
expressed in the nationwide election that produced the President and his Deputy
being inaugurated and indeed in all elections across the nation.”
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The minister also enjoined to continue to
support and promote democracy through adherence to the rule of law and support
democratic institutions.
“Democracy anywhere is an unfinished business
and the only way it can keep developing and serve its end of being the vehicle
to good governance and the welfare of all the people is by adhering to its
tenets of rule of law, support for democratic institutions, promotion of free
and responsible press and advancement of the frontiers of freedom for all the
people”, the Minister said.
Aregbesola also encouraged Nigerians to keep
up their good work in promoting peaceful coexistence and love for our
neighbors. He added that the dividend of democracy can only be enjoyed in a
peaceful environment.
The interior minister also praised Nigerians for
their strident efforts at achieving unbroken civilian rule and successful
change of government since 1999.
He enjoined Nigerians to cooperate with and
support the coming administration, arguing that the unbounded energy of the
citizens is the Nations's greatest strength and when positively deployed in
service will take the nation to greater heights.
The interior minister
also charged Nigerians to shun any form of violence and other unlawful acts
assuring Nigerians that the government is working hard and the future is
bright.
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