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General News of Friday, 12 June 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

June 12: Nigeria's democracy is growing - Gbajabiamila

Femi Gbajabiamila Femi Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Nigerians for marking this year's Democracy Day.

The Speaker said since 1999, Nigeria has come a long way in democratic practice, noting that the country's system is growing by the day.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker said he believes Nigeria has learnt a lot in the last 21 years of uninterrupted democracy.

The Speaker used the occasion to call on Nigerians to remain united in the face of daunting challenges facing the country.

He also called for fervent prayers for the country to overcome the myriad of security challenges in parts of Nigeria.

Gbajabiamila expressed satisfaction that June 12 has now become Nigeria's Democracy Day, courtesy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government.