The 2023 Democracy Day will ever remain in the minds of some 80 prisoners that are enjoying the freedom that democracy offers.
“It is a day set aside to mark the day the military handed over power to an elected civilian government.
“It means social and economic justice for our people.”
On Monday, the Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, released 80 prisoners from the state’s various prisons.
In order to allow the prisoners to reunite with their families, the governor also approved the prompt payment of their penalties.
According to a statement made on Monday in Minna by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the State Government, the gesture was made to commemorate 2023 Democracy Day.
He clarified that the prisoners’ release was consistent with the governor’s constitutionally guaranteed right to mercy.
Usman stated that the 80 detainees should be released due to their advanced age, poor health, and good behaviour, as suggested by the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
Follow The Law
Usman urged the prisoners to take advantage of the chance to work on worthwhile projects and avoid doing anything that would land them in jail again.
He also advised people to follow the law and carry out righteous activities by utilising a variety of empowerment windows.
The SSG urged the state’s citizens to take the time to consider how they might help to promote good governance and peace-building.
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He also asked them to embrace the administration’s programmes and policies that are intended to speed up the state’s growth.
Usman guaranteed that the administration would make sure that democracy’s benefits were felt in all of the state’s corners.
Also, he urged the state’s citizens to maintain their will to establish democratic institutions and foster tolerance, patriotism, and discipline.
“Do not let despair take the place of hope,” he encouraged them.
While Nigerians mark the Democracy Day, most Nigerians are looking at what President Buhari left for the administration of Bola Tinubu.
One of such is the Nigeria Air.
However, there are series of controversies surrounding claims that Nigeria Air is now Nigeria’s official airline.
