The Federal Government has declared Monday June 12, a public holiday.
This is contained in a statement Thursday, from the office of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior.
According to the release by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the holiday is in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration.
Dr Akinlade while making the declaration on behalf of the federal government, congratulated all Nigerians on this occasion.
“Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other climes, encountered both stormy and smooth sails, but the ship of State, its institutions and most importantly, the Nigerian people have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.
“On this memorable occasion therefore, Nigerians and friends of Nigeria are invited to appreciate the progress that has been made, celebrate the milestones covered and look forward to a better future for the country’s democracy”.
The Permanent Secretary wished all Nigerians a Happy Democracy Day celebration.
Tinubu raises judges’ retirement age to 70
Also, President Tinubu on Thursday raised the retirement age of Nigeria’s judicial officers from 65 to 70 years by signing into law a bill on uniform retirement age for judicial officers.
Tinubu assented to the bill at the State House, Abuja, in exercising the powers vested in him under the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The bill which was passed by the outgoing 9th National Assembly, was titled, “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No.37), 2023”.
The bill defines a judicial officer of superior courts of record thus: “A judicial officer appointed to the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, National Industrial Court, High Court of Federal Capital Territory Abuja, High Court of a State, Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Sharia Court of Appeal of a State and Customary Court of Appeal of a State may retire when he/she attains the age of sixty-five years and he shall cease to hold office when he attains the age of seventy years”.
According to a statement by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Tinubu while signing the amendment Bill into law, pledged his administration’s dedication to strengthening the judiciary, ensuring the rule of law, and empowering judicial officers to execute their responsibilities effectively.
