June 12: Senator Abiru congratulates Nigerians, says ‘Our challenges daunting but not insurmountable’

Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Tokunbo Abiru has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 2021 Democracy Day holding today, Saturday, June 12.

The senator in a statement made available to Newsclickng.com urged Nigerians to remain steadfast while assuring that the current security challenges are surmountable.

Abiru also called for a stop to the growing agitation for secession in some parts of the country.

Read full statement below:

June 12: Senator Tokunbo Abiru’s Message Of Hope On Democracy Day

I join esteemed constituents of the Lagos East Senatorial District and Nigerians in general in commemorating this year’s June 12 which is designated as the Democracy Day.

Many might be quick to dismiss commemoration of Democracy Day as non-event in the face of the myriad of challenges plaguing our nation.

However, when we reflect on the tortuous struggles to reclaim the nation from the military jackboot and many of our compatriots that paid the ultimate price for the restoration of civil rule in Nigeria, the day should not pass uncelebrated.

Despite imperfections and challenges, I urge us not to throw our hands up in despair but rather continue to seek ways of consolidating gains of democracy in Nigeria.

Every great nation today at one time or the other have had their moments of turmoil. They overcame because leaders and other fellow country men and women believed in their country.

Growing agitations for a breakaway that is threatening the corporate existence of Nigeria should cease in the interest of peace.

As witnessed at the public hearings on the amendments of the 1999 Constitution that were concluded recently, the National Assembly is committed to constitutional reforms that will ensure an equitable and fair Nigeria that works for all.

I call on our youth to shun calls for violent agitations that could further worsen the dire strait we are in. Public infrastructure are our collective assets.

Jobs and economic opportunities don’t thrive in a chaotic and tense atmosphere.

Like I have always said, ‘ Our challenges are daunting but not insurmountable’.

Let’s keep hope alive. Nigeria shall be great again!

Happy Democracy Day

Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA
Saturday June 12, 2021