Speaker of the house of representatives,FEMI Gbajabiamila has called for fervent prayers for the country to overcome the myriad of security challenges in parts of Nigeria.
He said Nigerian leaders and the citizens must work toward sustaining the country’s democracy as it is the system that protects the interest of all.
In a statement by Lanre Lasisi, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the Speaker congratulated Nigerians for marking this year’s democracy adding that Nigeria has learnt a lot in the last 21 years of uninterrupted democracy.
He said since 1999, Nigeria has come a long way in democratic practice, noting that the country’s system is growing by the day.
Gbajabiamila expressed satisfaction that June 12 has now become Nigeria’s Democracy Day, courtesy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government.
The speaker used the occasion to call on Nigerians to remain united in the face of daunting challenges facing the country.
