Ahead of the inauguration of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president, the Federal Government has declared Monday, May 29th as a public holiday.
This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in Abuja according to a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore.
The 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.”
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.
According to Aregbesola, In order to fully enjoy the benefits of democracy, it is essential that we all work towards promoting peaceful coexistence and loving our neighbours.
The Minister also acknowledged the immense contributions of Nigerians towards achieving uninterrupted civilian rule and successful transitions of government since 1999.
He thus calls on all citizens to lend their support and cooperation to the incoming administration.
According to Aregbesola, the unlimited potential of the Nigerian people is the country’s greatest asset, and when channeled positively towards its development, it can take the nation to unprecedented heights.
