Honestly, I used to wonder why everyone was so hyped about Democracy Day in Nigeria, especially since it sometimes just feels like a random day off from school. But when I talked to my parents, they said it's actually pretty important. Democracy Day is when Nigerians remember finally ending years of military rule and getting to choose their own leaders again in 1999. It's a huge deal because people literally fought and risked their lives for those rights.

For a lot of young Nigerians, the whole democracy thing sometimes seems boring or far off because it doesn't feel like it changes stuff right away. But I've found that when people actually get out to vote or speak up about bad government decisions, it can make a difference. My older cousin even went to protests a couple of years ago to demand better governance. So, I guess Democracy Day is more than just a day off—it's a reminder that if we don't care, bad leaders might just take over again. Might sound cheesy, but I think it's worth celebrating and thinking about.