In commemoration of the Africa Day, the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has urged African leaders and other stakeholders to commit to institutionalising good governance in their respective countries in order to build a continent of peace and prosperity.
Africa Day is marked every May 25 in remembrance of the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963.
A statement issued by the Foundation by its Communications Officer, Mr Wealth Ominabo, stated that the GJF also called on Africans to explore the use of the continent’s rich arts and cultural heritage to address the contemporary challenges of the continent.
GJF also said the violence ravaging many African nations will cease when stakeholders commit to good governance, credible elections and respect for human rights.
It further stated the African continent demands the strength, unity and patriotism of all stakeholders in order to free the lands from the grip of conflicts, poverty and political instability.
The statement read: “We join Africans across the world to celebrate this year’s #AfricaDay.
“Today, we honour the memories of all our past leaders who through sacrifice and unity worked together to ensure the independence of our nations.
“We salute the gallantry and patriotism of different sons and daughters of Africa descent who have continued to make sacrifices and give millions of our people hope in the face of the COVID- 19 pandemic.
“The state of our continent today is such that it demands the strength, unity and patriotism of all stakeholders to free our lands from the grip of conflicts, poverty and political instability.
“As we celebrate, we urge all Africans to continue to uphold the bonds of peace and unity; so we can build the Africa we want: prosperous nations of peace and justice’’.