The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 29, 2023, as a work-free day for all workers across the country.

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration via a statement issued on Friday, May 26, by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Shuaib Belgore.

Aregbesola said the work-free day is to commemorate the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on May 29.

The minister, however, enjoined Nigerians to continue to support and promote democracy through adherence to the rule of law.

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The minister added: “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 the rule of law, supporting democratic institutions, promotion of free and responsible press and advancement of the frontiers of freedom for all the people.”

He urged Nigerians to continue to promote ideals of peaceful coexistence and love for one another, noting that “we can only practice democracy and enjoy its dividends in a peaceful environment.”

Aregbesola also commended Nigerians for their efforts at achieving an unbroken civilian rule and successful change of governments since 1999.

The minister further urged Nigerians to shun any form of violence and other untoward acts, assuring them that with all hands on deck, the future is bright when the nation will attain greatness in all facets of human development.

The Star