Tambuwal urges Nigerians to nurture, protect country’s democracy

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has called on Nigerians to nurture and protect the country’s democracy by participating actively in governance process at all levels.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Tambuwal’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, to commemorate the Democracy Day in Nigeria.
The speaker, in the statement, stressed the need for Nigerians to participate fully in the country’s democratic process at both the local, state and federal levels.
He also urged those in authority to build institutions of governance in so that the country’s democracy would stands on “sure footing” for the benefit of the future generation.
Tambuwal said that one of the cardinal principles of democracy was openness and transparency.
“Therefore, those in authority must be open and transparent in the conduct of their activities at all times,” he said.
According to him, even though the country is faced with various challenges in its march towards nationhood, Nigerians should roll out the drums and celebrate the 14 years of its democracy.
He urged Nigerians not to forget so soon the devastating effect of military rule and how past dictatorships had stunted the growth of the country.
The speaker said that the effect of such past dictatorship had “severely hampered” the freedom of choice for Nigerians.
He congratulated fellow Nigerians for the auspicious day and reiterated the determination of the House of Representatives to play its constitutional role for the benefit of all.