We Can’t Achieve Development In An Environment Of Acrimony, FG Tells Nigerians

….Declares Monday Public Holiday

The Federal Government on Thursday, declared Monday, June 14 as a public holiday in commemoration of the 2021 Democracy Day.

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola who made the declaration urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a united and prosperous nation.

He stressed on the need for Nigerians to shun every act of agitation, adding that no development can take place in an acrimonious environment.

He said, “The space known as Nigeria would be a haven of peace, unity and progress if all citizens love his or her neighbour and embrace the spirit of brotherliness.

“As we mark another Democracy Day in the history of our dear country, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains one united and indivisible entity.

“No development can take place in an acrimonious environment.

“With the challenges we face in Nigeria today, I see an opportunity for us not to break up or break down but to break open; open up to ourselves in truth so that we may appreciate each other, understand each other, honour each other and live together in peace and prosperity.

“There will surely be light at the end of the tunnel.