The Federal government has said May 29 and June 12 will be declared as national public holidays. They will now be observed as the inauguration day and democracy day, respectively, from this year.

The Minister of Information and Culture, LAI MOHAMMED, made this known while announcing the schedule of events for the transition of political power at the federal level.

He confirmed that inauguration into power at the federal level will now be celebrated every four years on May 29 while democracy day will now be celebrated on June 12, making both days national holidays.