June 12: It’s time to reflect on journey as a nation

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerians as the nation celebrates 21 years of uninterrupted democracy.

In his speech earlier today, President Buhari said Democracy Day provides Nigerians an opportunity to reflect on our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles.

He also reeled out some notable achievements of his administration.

“Fellow Nigerians, the 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles.

“It is a day to honour our founding fathers who toiled to establish our republic and every Nigerian who has worked tirelessly to sustain it. We are celebrating this year’s Democracy Day despite the COVID-19 pandemic which afflicts our nation and the whole world.

“It is indeed a very difficult time for everyone especially those who have lost loved ones to the virus and those whose sources of livelihood have been severely constrained by the stringent measures we introduced at every level of government to contain the virus and save lives.

“The dedication of our health and other essential services staff towards containing this virus is a testament of our courage and resilience as a people and as a great nation, and I use this opportunity to say thank you to all of you for your service to the nation.”