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  • Tinubu To Confer National Honours On Selected Legislators On June 12

    Tinubu To Confer National Honours On Selected Legislators On June 12

    Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting

    As Nigerians look forward to celebrating June 12 otherwise known as Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu has concluded plans to confer national honours on selected legislators in commemoration of the day.

    A statement by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., said the leadership and members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12.

    The President who is expected to be the special guest of honour will address the joint sitting of the legislators.

    “The programme will also feature goodwill messages from former presiding officers of the National Assembly and the conferment of National Honours on selected legislators by Mr President,” Rotimi Jr. said.

    The House Spokesman said that the theme for this year’s celebration is: “26 Years of Democracy: Renewing Our Commitment to National Development.”

    He explained that the Joint Sitting represents a significant moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey.

    He said it underscores the pivotal role of the National Assembly in safeguarding democratic values, fostering accountability, and advancing national development over the past 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule.

    He appealed to Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Democracy Day as a time for reflection, renewed patriotism and commitment to building a more inclusive, prosperous, and united nation.

  • Democracy Day: Vote For Leaders Who Will Sustain Edo’s Development Trajectory, Obaseki To Edo Citizens

    Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has called on the citizens of Edo State to vote for a candidate capable of sustaining the projects and development trajectory established during his administration.

    The governor made the call in his democracy day message, emphasizing the importance of choosing a credible, accessible, and competent leader with a proven track record of excellence.

    He stressed that the progress made over the past eight years should guide voters in their decision-making process.

    “As we proceed to the polls in September, it is necessary to be circumspect,” Governor Obaseki stated.

    “We have made tremendous progress in the State in the last eight years. It is now only reasonable to ensure that the baton is passed to the candidate who ensures sustainability of the projects, initiatives and development trajectory that we have set in the State. ”

    He added, “I urge you all to come out in large numbers and vote for the most credible, accessible, and competent candidate, one who has a proven track record of excellence. Our future depends on the choices we make today.”

  • Gov Obaseki Commends Nigerians’ Commitment to Democracy on Democracy Day

    Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has praised the resilience and bravery of Nigerians in upholding democratic principles over the past 25 years.

    In his Democracy Day message, Governor Obaseki underscored the importance of being able to freely elect leaders and the significant progress made in Nigeria’s democratic journey.

    He said, “As we mark this year’s Democracy Day, it is crucial to recognize the tenacity, resilience, and bravery of Nigerians in sustaining the core tenets of democracy over the past 25 years,” Governor Obaseki said. “It remains one of our greatest legacies as a country that we are able to freely choose those who preside over our affairs and decide whether to keep or change them every four years.”

    Reflecting on the nation’s progress, he stated, “We have come a long way in this journey. Although we might not be where we wish to be today, we are better off for it as a nation. Democracy remains the most desirable form of government because of its core principles of freewill, free enterprise, civil liberties, fairness, and justice.”

    Governor Obaseki credited the nation’s growth as a democratic state to the citizens who continue to uphold these principles and called for continued dedication to these democratic principles as the nation looks forward to further advancements and sustainable growth.

    “All credit for the progress we have made goes to Nigerians who continue to respect the tenets of democracy as the best choice to attain sustainable development,” he said.

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