Shuaibu Usman
Few hours to the celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, June 12, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Nasarawa State Chapter, Joseph Attah, has enjoined Nigerians to eschew divisive political ideology that threatens the survival of the country but to rally round their leaders in the spirit of patriotism and social cohesion.
According to a congratulatory message he signed, Attah called on the youths to promote the nation’s rich natural endowments and positive changes in oneness for democracy to thrive, emphasising the importance of accountability and transparency in governance.
Attah, a former comptroller of customs, said “to us at the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Nasarawa State Chapter, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule’s transformative leadership style that is fast turning Nasarawa State into a preferred investment destination provides commendable measure of good governance that deserves robust public support”.
He noted that Governor Sule’s investment development has attracted renowned foreign and local investors in mining, oil exploration, agriculture and ICT.
“Looking at the deliberate and sustained efforts via investment summits held in the state, the commissioning of the multi-billion Naira Avatar New Energy Materials Company and Azgard Mining and Processing Plant which is already triggering a lithium rush in Nasarawa State and many more”.
“Together let’s change our narrative for the better. Let’s strengthen our conviction to support the government by protecting public infrastructure while promoting government policies and actions”.
He challenged Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable through democratic ways to make Nigeria’s democracy virile and sustainable, commending the citizenry for building unbroken democracy since 1999.