Monday , May 29, 2023 has been declared a work –free day for all workers to commemorate the inauguration of the nation’s 16th democratically elected President.
The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in Abuja on Thursday, May 25, 2023, on behalf of the Federal Government.
The Minister felicitated with all 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.
He enjoined them to continue to support and promote democracy through adherence to the rule of law and uphold all 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.
Ogbeni Aregbesola urged Nigerians to continue to promote ideals of peaceful coexistence and love for our neighbours, noting that we can only practice democracy and enjoy its dividends in a peaceful environment.