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SPOTLIGHTS
- Governor Eno commends Nigerians for their faith in democracy
- He acknowledges the role of the President, National Assembly, Judiciary, and Armed Forces
- He highlights 25 years of growth and progress in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
From Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the leadership of the National Assembly, as well as the Judiciary, Armed Forces, and other Nigerians for keeping faith with democratic principles over the last 25 years.
In a goodwill message signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, and made available to journalists in Uyo on Wednesday, Mr Eno appreciated all arms of government for their steadfastness in what he described as “25 years of unbroken democracy”.
The message reads in part:
“Let me, on behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, congratulate the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on this year’s Democracy Day, which also marks 25 years of unbroken democratic rule in our dear nation.
Read: Democracy Day: President Tinubu’s Address to Nigerians
“There is no doubt that our democracy has consolidated, and the traditions, norms and culture have also been deeply internalised by Nigerians.
“Let me thank the 10th National Assembly led by our son, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON, the President of the Senate, for working collaboratively with the Executive Arm to make laws that advance the ideals of democracy and our shared hope and prosperity.”
Mr Eno noted that the judiciary has played a vital role in deepening the consolidation process of democracy.
“Above all, we thank the Nigerian people in general and especially my dear Akwa Ibom people for their faith in our democracy and its ennobling ideals.
“Let me also thank the Service Chiefs of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for the great role they have played in strengthening our democratic ethos through the subordination of their roles to civilian control.
“It has been 25 years of growth; of facing challenges associated with nation-building while addressing the needs of the people.”
Mr Eno also observed that Nigeria has many miles to travel on its democratic journey but hoped that the miles covered so far give hope for the journey ahead.
“Let us continue to pray for our leaders and support them in their determined efforts to bring growth and development to our people,” he said.
