Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has urged Nigerians to make credible choices in the 2023 general elections in the interest of good governance.

Mr Emmanuel made the call at the opening of a one-day conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria in Uyo on Tuesday.

He said by electing credible leaders, Nigerians would be hopeful that the challenges confronting the nation would be surmounted.

The governor said the world as a whole was facing a challenging moment, saying, ”it is the duty of governments to search for solutions.

”The forthcoming elections present us an opportunity to make a bold statement by electing leaders that will have the people’s agenda,” he said.

Mr Emmanuel commended the former deputy governors for their commitment to the unity and sustainable development of the nation.

The governor said human society had faced challenges from time immemorial and that solutions had always emerged through effective leadership.

”I strongly believe that the solution to our challenges reside with our leaders. We only have to do the right things,” he said. 

The governor urged all former deputy governors in the country to join the forum to contribute to the building of a better nation.

In his welcome remarks, the chairman of the event, Kanu Agabi, urged Nigerians to remain united and hopeful for better days irrespective of the current challenges.

In his keynote address to the gathering, Audu Gambo of the Karl Kumm University, Jos, said that the pathway to Nigeria’s greatness was to promote good governance.

(NAN)