Stampedes: Provide dividends of democracy to alleviate hardship – IPAC to Nigerian Govt
The Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has called on governments at all levels to provide dividends of democracy that will alleviate the hardship in the country.
The Council also commiserated with the families of victims of recent stampedes in Ibadan, Okija and Abuja, the nation’s capital.
IPAC urged Christians to reflect deeply on the reason for the season and imbibe the spirit of love, peace, unity, tolerance and forgiveness as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.
“The need for prayers and patriotism cannot be overemphasized as we renew our faith in God and rededicate ourselves to the service of our dear nation,” a statement signed by Mrs Chinyere Oge-Kalu, IPAC National Publicity Secretary, said.
“Christmas is a season that rekindles hope in spite of numerous challenges facing the nation.
“With faith, confidence and a shared vision of a brighter future, we shall surmount these challenges in order to build ‘a nation where no man is oppressed; and so with peace and plenty, Nigeria may be blessed,’ in the words of the national anthem.”
IPAC urged “governments at all levels to provide dividends of democracy to Nigerians to alleviate their sufferings”.
“It is the primary responsibility of government to provide security and improve the well-being of the people.
“There should be no excuse in discharging this crucial constitutional obligation.
“Nigerians desire and deserve a fair deal with their governments, a nation blessed with abundant human and natural resources.”
The Council said it “is deeply saddened over the deaths of dozens of citizens during the distributions of food items in Oyo, Anambra and Abuja, FCT. Our hearts bleed over these irreparable losses which demonstrate the extent of hunger in the land”.
“The best way to honour these fallen citizens and “hand on to our children, a banner without stain,” is for governments at all levels to formulate and implement people-oriented policies, projects and programmes that will boost citizens standards of living and make them proud to be Nigerians anywhere they are.
“Nation building is a collective responsibility, let us unite, set aside individual, ethnic and political differences and build a better society future generations will be proud of.
