The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara believes that Nigeria’s democracy has matured and has promised to further strengthen it through quality legislation.
Hon. Dogara stated this in his congratulatory message to Nigerians as they mark Democracy Day and 17 years of uninterrupted civil democratic rule.
The Speaker also said that this milestone event calls for sober reflections on the country’s achievements and failures as a democratic nation.
He further said that as a major symbol of democracy, the House of Representatives under his leadership, promises to continue to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic growth and development through legislating for the needs and aspirations of Nigerians.
“The 2015 general elections that brought the opposition party headed by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, to power shows that our democracy has matured and come of age.
“As Nigeria faces serious economic challenges as a result of dwindling oil revenues and mismanagement of our resources, Nigerians should be hopeful and trust the capacity of the current democratically elected government to confront these problems and provide lasting solutions.
“Indeed, we should patiently await the results of the current policies and actions of government which we believe will soon begin to yield positive results.
“It is not an easy task and we are not yet there, but with hardwork, commitment, dedication and patriotic zeal on the part of all Nigerians and good, accountable and corrupt- free government by leaders, our democracy will soon begin to deliver on its promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” he stated.
