Please help us - Senate President Saraki begs Nigerians on Democracy Day
- Saraki says Nigerians should help the government in its bid to develop the economy by avoiding corrupt practices
- The Senate president notes that the greatest challenge to Nigeria's democracy is a strong economy
- Saraki says with the people's help the government can achieve a lot to make their lives better
Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has begged Nigerians to help more with the economy in order to sustain the nation’s democracy.
Saraki said this in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity Yusuph Olaniyonu in Abuja to commemorate the 2017 Democracy Day celebration.
According to him, the real challenge to the sustenance of the democracy was the need for a solid economy which will ensure that Nigerians enjoy high standard of living.
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Saraki urged Nigerian to rally behind government policies to develop the economy and create a vibrant private sector by shunning activities that threaten the stability of the country.
He noted that this would stop “many of the problems which bedevil the nation’s politics will be eliminated and our democracy will grow from strength to strength”.
Saraki said: “I want to congratulate all Nigerians for the successes we have recorded so far in our democratic journey. We cannot afford to remove our legs from the gas pedal. Government definitely is determined to make life more abundant for our people.
“All Nigerians deserve commendation. We have done well so far. We must strive more to make democracy a way of life. The successes recorded so far, demonstrate the unwavering commitment of Nigerians to sustain and grow our democracy.
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“Let us celebrate with hope that the present economic challenges will soon give way to a prosperous country that we can all be proud of. Our democratic institutions need to be strengthened to perform their duties in the service of all Nigerians irrespective of the government in power."
In a similar vein, NAIJ.com reported earlier that former vice president Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with those in government till the end of their administration and make better choices in subsequent elections.
In his Democracy Day message to Nigerians, the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) described democracy as the best form of government and said the citizens should take advantage of it to make wise selections.