By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari and all Nigerians on the occasion of the 2021 Democracy Day celebration.
In a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Mohammad Puma, and issued on Friday, June 11, 2021, Wase said despite various security challenges confronting the nation, democracy remains the only option available to Nigerians to weather the storm and build a prosperous country.
In a message to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Mohammed Puma, Wase identified sincerity of purpose, peaceful co-existence and rapid socio-economic development of all sectors as critical elements in deepening democracy and rule of of law.
He said democracy as a system of government does not thrive on an empty stomach, hence all leaders must collectively work hard to reduce poverty and promote the quality of life of all Nigerians.
According to him, Nigerians have shown great faith in democracy and its institutions, as such no challenge should be allowed to dampen their enthusiasm and desire for the progress of the people
He called on all Nigerians to continue to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its quest in finding lasting solutions to the security challenges bedevilling the country.
While congratulating Nigerians for witnessing 22 years of uninterrupted democracy, the Deputy Speaker noted that the House of Representatives, and indeed the National Assembly, will live up to its billings by enacting laws for the peace, unity and good governance of the nation.