During a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria held in Abuja on Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing the ruling All Progressives Congress, assured Nigerians of their commitment to fighting corruption, improving the economy, enhancing national unity, and bolstering the independence of the judiciary.
The conference, organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development, focused on the theme ‘Strengthening Nigeria’s democracy: Pathways to good governance and political integrity’.
Shettima emphasized that while democracy may not be perfect, it remains the most effective form of government compared to others.
“We will listen and adjust where necessary, and we will account for our stewardship in all matters our challenging democratic systems demand.
“I am convinced that Nigeria shall rise again, answer to its full potential and lead the way to a future that has learnt lessons from a difficult past into a world in which our country will be a key player, and our young will be active champions of a democratic system because it speaks to them.
“It has been said many times that democracy is an imperfect system, yet superior to all others.
“We will continue to seek to provide evidence of the values of the democratic systems by, among others, fixing major weaknesses of our economy, securing our communities, fighting corruption, supporting free and fair elections, strengthening the independence of the judiciary and improving national cohesion,” he said.
Shettima urged Nigerians to support the current administration in this challenging but ultimately rewarding journey, dtressing that the Bola Tinubu administration has a major interest in the quality of the democratic system.
