FG Declares Monday Public Holiday To Mark Buhari’s First Democracy Anniversary

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Thursday, May 26th, 2016

ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, May 30, 2016 as a public holiday to mark the year’s Democracy Day.

Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau (rted), made the announcement Wednesday on behalf of the FG in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Bassey Akpanyung.

Gen. Dambazau who wished Nigerians jolly anniversary, assured them that with the signing into law, the 2016 Appropriation Act, the country would witness a new deal with its full implementation.

Dambazau noted that the 2016 Appropriation Act was laced with social intervention programmes aimed at improving the living conditions of the populace.

The Minister congratulated Nigerians on the attainment of one year under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as well as enjoined all to continue to support the Mr. President in his sustained effort to build a peaceful, enduring and democratic legacy.