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Why we are celebrating #DemocracyDay on June 12 – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Buhari administration is celebrating Democracy Day on June 12 because its dedicated to progressive ideals.

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

*VP meets Venezuelan Vice President, North Korean Vice Premier at Presidential Villa

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo addressing foreign hosts during the Democracy Day Dinner Gala Night
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo addressing foreign hosts during the Democracy Day Dinner/Gala Night

The Federal Government’s decision to celebrate Democracy Day on June 12 henceforth attest to the Buhari administration’s commitment to progressive ideals, especially as it relates to the political history of the country.  

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, gave the hint Tuesday when he received at the Presidential Villa, Mr Aristobulo Isturiz, the Vice President of Venezuela, who is leading the country’s delegation to Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration.

Vice President Isturiz is among world leaders at the head of their countries’ delegation attending Nigeria’s 2019 Democracy Day activities in Abuja.

Explaining that the Buhari administration believes in resolving some of the issues around the annulled June 12 1993 presidential election, the Vice President added that “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,” a statement by his spokesperson, Laolu Akande read.

President Muhammadu Buhari hosted other foreign leaders during the June 12 Democracy Day dinner gala
President Muhammadu Buhari hosted other foreign leaders during the June 12 Democracy Day dinner gala

“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.”

On his part, Vice President Aristobulo Isturiz spoke on the need for improved cooperation between both countries including under the auspices of the non-aligned movement, describing Nigeria as an important mobiliser on the African continent.

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In the same vein, Prof. Osinbajo, in another similar meeting with the Vice Premier of North Korea, Mr Ri Ryong Nam, said the potentials for an enhanced cooperation between both countries were enormous.

According to Prof. Osinbajo, “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.”

Vice Premier Ri Ryong Nam congratulated Nigeria on the occasion of the country’s Democracy Day celebration.

He said DPRK acknowledged the efforts of the Federal Government under President Buhari to improve the economy and ensure socio-economic stability.

According to Mr Ryong Nam, “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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4 Comments

4 Comments

  1. Gbemileke Olaniyan

    June 12, 2019 at 11:59 pm

    This administration has made history as touching June 12.
    God bless PMB and PYO’S administration

  2. Gbemileke Olaniyan

    June 12, 2019 at 11:58 pm

    This administration has made history as touching June 12.
    God bless PMB and PYO’S administration.

  3. Olaoye Ayotunde

    June 12, 2019 at 9:12 am

    Thanks to this administration for taken a bold step to recognize June 12 as Democracy Day

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