FG Declares Monday May 30th A Public Holiday

The federal government has declared Monday, May 30, as public holiday to celebrate the 2016 Democracy Day.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), on Wednesday in Abuja.


In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry of interior, Mr. Bassey Akpanyung, the signing into law of the 2016 Appropriation Act, the country would witness a “New Deal” with its full implementation.

He 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 sustained effort to build a peaceful, enduring and democratic legacy and wished Nigerians happy democracy day celebration.