Makurdi: The Speaker of the Benue House of Assembly, Mr. Hyacinth Dajoh, has advised youths in the state to participate actively in the country’s economic and political development.
Dajoh gave the advice in his Democracy Day message, which was issued by his Press Secretary, Mr Terver Zamber, in Makurdi.
The speaker urged youths to show more interest in the economic and political development of the country.
He said they had the required education, exposure, and numerical strength to positively impact the economy and governance.
Dajoh assured the youths that the assembly under his leadership would continue to enact laws to protect democracy and the rule of law.
The speaker urged Nigerians to be more determined to ensure democracy worked in the country.
He said that democracy remained the best option for the country.
The speaker added that Nigeria would be a great country through the determination of its citizens and their active participation in the democratic process.
He saluted the heroic deeds of patriots who worked assiduously to actualise democratic rule in the country, especially the late M.K.O. Abiola, a symbol of the June 12 struggle.
According to him, only a truly excellent, peaceful, prosperous Nigeria could be a befitting compensation for their sacrifices.
He commended President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue for upholding democratic principles.
Dajoh said that the citizens required more sacrifices to ensure that the country got the best of democracy.
