{"id":146416,"date":"2025-06-08T23:02:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T22:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=146416"},"modified":"2025-06-08T23:02:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T22:02:26","slug":"fg-declares-june-12-2025-public-holiday-for-democracy-day-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=146416","title":{"rendered":"FG Declares June 12, 2025 Public Holiday for Democracy Day Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FG Declares June 12, 2025 Public Holiday for Democracy Day Celebration<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year\u2019s democracy day celebration.<\/p>\n<p>The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration today on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement signed by<br \/>\nDr. Magdalene Ajani, the Ministry&#8217;s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Tunji-Ojo stated that \u201cJune 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Minister highlighted that the Renewed Hope government reaffirms its dedication to democracy, emphasizing that it thrives on continuous improvement and the people&#8217;s will in shaping Nigeria&#8217;s systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FG Declares June 12, 2025 Public Holiday for Democracy Day Celebration The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year\u2019s democracy day celebration. 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