By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has said that Nigeria has enormous grounds to cover even though her democracy has been able to address some social and economic challenges.
He has however expressed joy that the country’s democracy has consolidated, and the traditions, norms and culture have also been deeply internalized by Nigerians.
In a goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh in Uyo to mark this year Democracy Day, Eno congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians on 25 years of unbroken democratic experience.
The Governor also lauded the 10th National Assembly for working collaboratively with the Executive Arm to make laws that advance the ideals of democracy and the judiciary for playing a key role in deepening the consolidation process of democracy while commending Nigerians for their faith in 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. Even though we still have many miles to travel, but the miles we have covered so far give us 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.We must continue to celebrate our diversity and see this as a source of strength rather than an instrument to widen our faultlines and create further chasm of division.
“Our National Anthem says it all ; ‘Though tribes and tongues may differ, in brotherhood we stand.Here in Akwa Ibom State, we will continue to roll our sleeves and work tirelessly across party lines to bring democratic dividends to our people, in line with our ARISE Agenda.” The statement concluded.
