He urged state governments to explore opportunities in the agricultural sector to ensure food security in the country.
He said professionalism and unity were critical in addressing contemporary security challenges.
He said the June 12, 1993, election remained Nigeria’s clearest proof that free, fair and transparent polls are possible when institutions respect the will of the people.
“This is a significant milestone in our collective quest for a safer and more secure Nigeria,” he said.
“It has become increasingly evident that a highly centralised policing structure is overstretched in a nation of more than 220 million people,” he said.
“I am in constant engagement with relevant stakeholders to ensure sustainable peace and safety across our communities, including freeing our compatriots still in captivity,” he said.
The Allied Peoples Movement, Lagos chapter, says the dividends of democracy should reach every citizen, regardless of location or social status.
Governor Nasir Idris has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving citizens’ welfare, strengthening security, and promoting democratic values across Kebbi.
The Kebbi chapter of the African Democratic Congress has described the June 12, 1993, presidential election as a symbol of Nigerians’ struggle for justice, free and fair elections.
The president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance and active participation in nation-building.
