25 Years Democracy: Tinubu Advocates Inclusive Governance

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President Bola Tinubu has implored Nigerian leaders to recommit to the values of inclusivity, accountability, and transparency to guarantee a flourishing democracy.

Speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day Lecture held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said after 25 years of uninterrupted democracy, it was time for all Nigerians to partake in building a nation “where every voice is heard, where every potential is realized, and where every citizen is empowered to contribute to the collective good”.

Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice-President, said in a statement that VP Shettima was emphatic on the need for concerted efforts to engage young and competent Nigerians in shaping the country’s future.

Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on his part, highlighted the sacrifices made by heroes and heroines who fought for democracy, with many paying the supreme price. He saluted the courage of Nigerians in upholding democratic values despite challenges.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, who was the chairman of the occasion, hailed the nation’s return to civil rule in 1999, saying it marked a “new phase” for national unity, peace, and progress.

He cited modest gains over the past 25 years, including economic growth, infrastructure development, and peaceful political transitions.

In his keynote address, former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari called on politicians to prioritize citizens’ needs, as democracy was all about the populace.

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