Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, has reassured Nigerlites of his administration's commitment to their welfare.
The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Bologi Ibrahim, to mark the 2023 Democracy Day, said the welfare of citizens was paramount to the development of a democratic system.
Looking at the periods of successive administrations both at the national and state levels since the return to democracy, Governor Bago maintained that time has come for things to be done differently, to bring about the desired results.
"It is time for the leadership at all levels to depart from the usual rhetoric and seek pragmatic solutions to the challenges of governance in order not to destroy our hard-earned democracy", he stated.
According to him, "Under my watch, Niger will be great and lives of its citizens will be better". The Governor eulogized all patriotic Nigerians who made sacrifices to ensure the celebration of Democracy Day and urged Nigerians, especially residents of the state, to remain resolute, to sustain the dreams of the founding fathers.
While congratulating the people on the celebration of Democracy Day, Governor Bago also commiserated with the people affected by renewed banditry attacks in parts of the state.
He assured them of his resolve to have a secured state, explaining that the impact of his interface with service chiefs will soon be felt by all and sundry.
The Governor who prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed, also prayed for quick recovery of the injured and safe return of all abductees.