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Democracy Day is a national public holiday in Nigeria to commemorate the restoration of democracy in 1999, commemorated on 12 June. [1] Until 2018, [2][3] it was celebrated annually on May 29. [4] It is a tradition that has been held annually, beginning in year 2000.
11 cze 2023 · Learn why June 12 is celebrated as Nigeria's Democracy Day and how it honors the memory of Chief MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the annulled 1993 election. Find out how former President Buhari declared June 12 as Democracy Day and awarded Chief MKO Abiola the GCFR in 2018.
12 cze 2023 · June 12 is a symbol of Nigeria's struggle for democracy, unity, and freedom. It marks the annulled presidential election of 1993, the role of MKO Abiola, and the restoration of democracy in 1999.
12 cze 2019 · Democracy Day in Nigeria is being celebrated on the 12th of June this year. This is the first time the day has been marked on this date. And the change carries heavy symbolism for a country that’s known more years of being ruled by military men than by democratically elected leaders.
11 cze 2023 · June 12 is Democracy Day in Nigeria, set aside to celebrate the return of democracy in 1999 after decades of disruptive military interference. | Pulse Nigeria
11 cze 2024 · The Federal Government of Nigeria announced that June 12, 2024, will be a public holiday to celebrate Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Nigerians and praised President Bola Tinubu's reforms.
11 cze 2024 · By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA. The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi...
