Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday spoke on the importance
of the June 12 Democracy Day.
He said the celebration of the day has attested to the President
Muhammadu-led administration’s commitment to progressive ideals,
“especially as it relates to the political history of the
country”.
Prof Osinbajo gave the explanation when he received at the
Presidential Villa, Venezuelan Vice President, Aristobulo Isturiz,
who is leading his country’s delegation to Nigeria’s Democracy
Day.
Mr. Isturiz is among world leaders at the head of their
countries’ delegation attending the maiden June 12 Democracy Day
activities in Abuja.
Explaining Buhari administration’s beliefs in resolving some of
the issues around the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election,
Osinbajo added: “One of the principal issues, politically, was the
recognition of that election in 1993 which was won by, now late,
Chief MKO Abiola, an important progressive opposition leader.
“That is why we are celebrating June 12 as our new Democracy
Day. So, we are really very happy that you are able to share with
us a very special event – the celebration of our new democracy
day.”
On deepening ties between Nigeria and Venezuela, Prof. Osinbajo
said: “We believe that the collaboration between our countries in
the economy, culture and science, amongst others, will be useful to
our people. We need to do a lot as there are many areas for
potential cooperation including in agriculture, oil and gas and
mining.”
Isturiz spoke on the need for improved cooperation between both
countries, including the auspices of the non-aligned movement,
describing Nigeria as an important mobiliser on the African
continent.
Receiving North Korean Vice Premier of North Korea, Mr Ri Ryong
Nam, said the potentials for an enhanced cooperation between both
countries were enormous.
Osinbajo said: “I agree that we can work out a more dynamic
model of cooperation, especially in agriculture and technology.
“Food processing is one major area that we can look into. I hope
we will be able to advance discussions on cooperation in the
identified areas, and there are many other areas where we can
deepen this cooperation.”
The vice premier congratulated Nigeria on the occasion of the
country’s Democracy Day.
He said that his country acknowledged the efforts of the Federal
Government under President Buhari to improve the economy and ensure
socio-economic stability.
Mr Ryong Nam said: “I am moved by the efforts made by your
government to ensure social stability and unity. Your country has
also achieved eye-catching successes, through reforms, in the
economy, making Nigeria a leading economy in the region.”
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9th NASS: Sen. Oloriegbe Assures Constituents of Fair,
Quality Representation
Following the official inauguration of ninth National Assembly,
the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District,
Distinguished Senator, Sen. (Dr.) Ibrahim Yahya Oloriegbe has
expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the people of Kwara, most
especially, those of his constituents, for their shows of support
and the trust placed in him as their representative in the National
Assembly.
In his appreciation message duly signed by him, the newly
inaugurated lawmaker expressed his profound gratitude to his people
while reiterating on his promises of fair and quality
representation.
The message, in parts, read thus: “First and foremost, I give
special thanks to Almighty Allah for His continuous guidance and
stamping of His blueprint of success right from the very beginning
of this incredible journey.
“It’s with the most deepest of gratitude, that I give
appreciation to my people for this great honour accorded me as
their representative in our nation’s assembly. This gratitude is
too ponderous to be expressed for the sacred trust and unwavering
confidence reposed in me. It’s an honour which I’m deeply conscious
of, grateful for and which I’m fully prepared to dedicate my life
for, in order to deliver unfailingly.
“I, therefore, pledge and commit myself to deliver on my
promises to the people and to always make their interests take
precedence in all my dealings as an elected representative.
“Mandatory upon me, have I made to apply the standards of
fairness, accountability and quality representation in the
discharge of my representative’s duties and responsibilities to my
people.
“Great are the people’s expectations. Deep are their yearnings
and longings for a better Kwara. Equally, my conscious of these
things and readiness to dutifully commit myself to their
realizations, are of similar if not of greater intensity.
“My people have come a long way. The long walk to freedom has
been tedious. The sacrifices are numerous. Many times, the
intensity of the journey takes it tolls, but the spirit of
togetherness and the oneness of purpose have taken us this far to
put me here. Deeply aware am I of all these which makes me
reiterate again on the assurance that; I, certainly, will not fail
the people. Insha Allah, Kwara will be great than before.”
Signed:
Distinguished Senator,
Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Oloriegbe
Kwara Central Senatorial District