The police force of Nigeria has extended their greetings on the occasion of democracy day. The Nigerians celebrate the event on June 12 every year. The celebration commemorates the day that the military power in Nigeria handed over the governance administration to an elected government. The occasion in question marks the handover of power done in 1999.
The police force of the country stated that the strength of a nation lies in the minds of its people. He urged the people to Let us embrace peace and unity as we work together to build a better Nigeria. The people of Nigeria have also responded to the wishes on the holiday.
They have shared some best wishes for the continued, prosperous future of the nation. The people of the country staged several celebratory events throughout the country. The country’s people have also shared their blessings and best wishes for continued peace and prosperity.
They wrote, Happy democracy day, Nigerians. May God bless Nigeria and revive back our economy. Amen
Nigeria was under the military’s rule for varying periods starting from the year of its independence. Accordingly, 1999 marked the beginning of the longest period. 2000 was the first year to commemorate the occasion. Before 1999 Nigeria was under democratic rule only briefly from 1979 to 1983.
Earlier, the people of Nigeria celebrated Democracy Day on May 29 every year. However, in 2018, Buhari Led administration of the country announced June 12 as the “new” democracy day. He also made this announcement on June 6. Democracy Day is one of the country’s most important events to commemorate. Several prominent political leaders took the opportunity to share their best wishes on the occasion of democracy day.
The occasion is one of the most significant holidays in the country. The police force of Nigeria joined several significant organizations to extend their greetings on the holiday.
