The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated Nigerians for marking this year’s Democracy Day.
The Speaker said since 1999, Nigeria has come a long way in democratic practice, noting that the country’s system is growing by the day.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker said he believes Nigeria has learnt a lot in the last 21 years of uninterrupted democracy, and called on Nigerians to remain united in the face of daunting challenges facing the country.
He called for fervent prayers for the country to overcome the myriad of security challenges in parts of Nigeria.
The Speaker urged Nigerian leaders and the citizens to work towards sustaining the country’s democracy as it is the system that protects the interest of all.
Gbajabiamila expressed satisfaction that June 12 has now become Nigeria’s Democracy Day, courtesy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government.
He paid glowing tributes to the heroes of Nigeria’s democracy, saying their efforts must be improved upon.