From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has regretted that despite decades of practice of democracy, the nation’s democracy still lacks the capacity to provide good governance and sustenable development to its population over the years.
In his message to Adamawa population to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration, Governor Fintiri said that Nigeria under the democratic experience has failed to provide the desired comfort, social security, economic stability and much anticipated prosperity for all Nigerian citizens.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humashi Wonosikou, the governor acknowledged the prevailing hardships and challenges facing Nigerians in the wake of the present harsh economic realities, even though the nation is celebrating its years of democracy.
In his words, “As we mark this year’s Democracy Day, I acknowledge the hardships and challenges that many Nigerians still face, and I regret that our democracy has not yet yielded the desired dividends of comfort, security, and prosperity for all citizens.”
Fintiri however commended the resilience and determination of Nigerians in upholding democratic values and principles and pledged his administration’s “commitment to deepening democracy and improving the lives of citizens.”
The governor however acknowledged the progress made in the past two decades of democracy and called on Adamawa population to embrace peace, unity, and harmony as the state celebrates this significant milestone, emphasizing that the sustenance of the hard-earned peace built over the last five years by his administration will stimulate accelerated development and warned that his government will not treat saboteurs with kid gloves.
The Governor who prayed for continued peace and prosperity in Adamawa State and Nigeria, as the nation marches forward in its democratic journey, he further reiterated his administration’s commitment to “providing the necessary infrastructure for sustainable development and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
“We will continue to prioritize projects that improve the lives of our people and guarantee the protection of life and property, creating a prosperous and peaceful Adamawa State for all”.
