Minister of Interior, Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, made the announcement on Monday.

He congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country.

Aregbesola commended the heroes of democracy for their dogged determination and sacrifice which eventually birthed Democratic Governance in Nigeria.

He called on Nigerians to continue to cherish the selfless efforts made to attain democracy.

The Minister urged Nigerians to collaborate with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure the realization of the democratic ideals which these Patriots fought for, even at the cost of their lives.

The Minister who reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians, advised them further, to take responsibility for stopping the spread of the virus.

He reiterated the need for Nigerians to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.

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Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior made this known on Thursday in Abuja.

Also, three other Nigerians which include two ex-military officers were pardoned by the President.

“I am pleased to inform you that five ex-convicts recommended for presidential pardon (by Buhari) have been so pardoned.

“They are late Prof Ambrose Ali, Late Chief Anthony Enahoro, ex Lt. Col. Moses Effiong, Major E.J. Olanrewaju and Ajayi Olusola Babalola.

“Prof Ali was the governor of the old Bendel State in the Second Republic (1978-1983) and a great progressive while Chief Enahoro was a foremost nationalist who moved the motion for Nigeria’s independence.

“I must thank and commend President Buhari for demonstrating great statesmanship by pardoning these people who were part of the great Nigerian history”, he said.

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