Democracy Day (Nigeria)

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Democracy Day (Nigeria)

Democracy Day is a national public holiday in Nigeria to commemorate the restoration of democracy in 1999, commemorated on 12 June. Until 2018, it was celebrated annually on May 29. It is a tradition that has been held annually, beginning in year 2000. June 12 was formerly known as Abiola Day, celebrated in Lagos and some South-western states of Nigeria.

Source: Wikipedia Democracy_Day_(Nigeria)

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