As Nigeria marks this year’s Democracy Day, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has enjoined all Nigerians to reflect deeply on the progress made, renew their commitments in the democratic process and uphold the principles of democracy.
In his Democracy message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, he noted that it symbolises the victory of the collective will of the people, over dictatorship.
According to him, Democracy Day also reminds every patriotic Nigerian of the struggles, sacrifices, aspirations, and resilience of our past heroes and heroines.
The Governor who preferred to be addressed as Farmer Governor further stated that Democracy has brought about transparency and accountability in governance, vibrant political competition, expression of diverse viewpoints and increased civic engagement among others.
He, however, expressed concern that despite the uninterrupted democratic rule that Nigeria has been having from 1999, the Nation is still not where it should be, pointing that more needs to be done.
Governor Bago also advocated for continuous electoral reforms, increased civic participation, strengthening democratic institutions that protect the vulnerable, ensure justice and provide equal opportunities for all, adding that doing so would advance democracy in Nigeria.
He reassured the people of Niger State that through his responsible leadership and inclusive governance for a sustainable development, more dividends of democracy will be provided for the people of the State.
He also calls for the continuous prayer, support, and understanding of the people as he reiterates his firmed resolve to building a more secure, transformed and prosperous State under his New Niger agenda.
“I urge you all to continue to pray for leaders at all levels for a purposeful leadership. I reaffirm my commitment to the New Niger project, which is a possibility”, the farmer Governor stated.