2017 Democracy Day: Saraki endorses NUJ national colloquium

By AbdulRaheem Aodu
Kaduna

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has pledged support for the forthcoming national colloquium on elections, corruption and roadmap to 2019, being organised by the Kaduna state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in collaboration with PAX.
The colloquium, which scheduled to hold at Arewa House Kaduna on May 24th, will serve as a National Democracy Day commemorative event to review the 2015 elections and chart a way for the 2019 general elections.

Addressing the organisers of the event, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, Saraki told them that their role would go a long way in strengthening democracy in Nigeria saying, “we will support you”.
The Senate President reminded them of the amendment to the electoral law by the National Assembly, which he said, would ensure transparency in the country’s electoral process.

Saraki expressed optimism that the colloquium would come up with suggestions along with the efforts of the Senate which is always determined and focused to meet its obligations for the growth of democracy in Nigeria. He however advised the media to remain factual in their reportage.
Speaking on his nomination for the Award of Most Outstanding Lawmaker of the year, Dr. Saraki said he felt highly honored for the award, adding that it would further encourage him to do more in his service to the nation.
The elated Senate President also acknowledged the contributions by Senators from Kaduna state to la wmaking in the country, saying, “Kaduna state should be happy to have active and hardworking Senators. They are over representing Kaduna state in the Senate’’, he said.

Presenting letters of invitation to the colloquium and notification of the award, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna state council, Comrade Adamu Yusuf, reminded the Senate President that Kaduna remains the hub of media activities in the northern part of the country, and had taken cognizance of his positive style of leadership which has brought stability and sanity to the Upper Chamber.
“Your compassion for the people around you has made you a leader with a difference, just like the popular saying, like father like son. You will be used as case study not only in Nigeria but by the world over, as a leader who succeeded despite all odds”, Adamu stated.

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