The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has called on the people of the State to use the period to reflect on their roles in peace building, due diligence, and good governance for sustainable development and virile economy in the State.
The SSG who made the call in a message to mark the 2021 Democracy Day, further commended Nigerlites for their unalloyed support to the programmes and policies of the present administration led by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello.
Ahmed Matane stated that since the inception of the present administration, it has embarked on remarkable projects which are geared towards the betterment of all and sundry in the State..
He reassured the people of the State that Government was leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that democratic dividends are felt in all the nooks and crannies of the State, stressing that Nigerlites must not allow despondency to replace hope.
The SSG implored the people of the State to renew their commitment to strengthening democratic institutions by imbibing values that will promote democracy such as tolerance, patriotism and discipline.
Ahmed Matane explained that Government noted with concern the security challenges in the State but assured citizens that all forms of criminality will soon be nip in the bud.
According to the SSG “State Government is aware of the inconveniences the recent ban on commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada will cause residents of Minna metropolis, but the decision was taken in the overall interest of the State, therefore all hands must be on deck to ensure the success of the exercise”.
