By Saidu Idris
365Daily – Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has applauded Nigerians for sustaining 22 years of democratic rule in the country.
He also called for unity of purpose to further entrench democracy in Nigeria.
The Governor made these known in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Yola, to mark the 22nd Democracy Day anniversary.
Fintiri also assured that his administration would continue to ensure that it fulfils its campaign promises to the citizens of the state.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to further strengthen democracy and give its true meaning through the provision of infrastructure and human capital development.
“A government that is a progressive instrument of the common good, rooted in our values of opportunity and responsibility is determined to give its people the tools they need.
“To make the most of their lives better especially in difficult period made worst by the dwindling economic hardship,” he said.
The Governor said democracy was at the heart of addressing the defining challenges of rising regional agitations, insecurity, poverty and COVID-19 pandemic.
He noted that viable infrastructure development projects spread across the state by his administration represented the value and meaning of Democracy Day.
Fintiri urged citizens of the state to rally round the government to build “the dream of every Adamawa citizen.”
He said: “How we fare as a state in this turbulent time depends upon what we do as a state today.
“It is not time to exhibit the crab mentality of pulling down those working to move the state forward but a time to keep and nurture democracy.
“We will leave no community behind, where there is disillusionment, we will restore hope.”
He, however, expressed worry over his critics who, according to him, have refused to see anything good in the development drive of his administration.