The "day of democracy" in Nigeria

The "day of democracy" in Nigeria, at 12. June is celebrated. This date is of great historical importance because at the 12. In June 1993, the presidential election was held, which is considered to be one of the freest and fairest in the history of Nigeria. The selected candidate Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (known as MKO Abiola). However, the outcome of the election was cancelled at the time of the military government, which led to a long period of political instability. In 2018, said the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari of the 12. June is officially the national day of democracy, the importance of this event to acknowledge and celebrate the democratic values of the country. This day commemorates the struggle for democracy in Nigeria and with various events, committed to the democratic development and freedom of the worthy. The protesters gathered in the framework of the activities of the Nigerian day of democracy in the district of Ikeja under bridge in Lagos and carried placards with inscriptions, on which urgent action to combat insecurity, kidnappings, and the deepening economic crisis in the country called for. The fight against insecurity, kidnappings, and the economic crisis is a complex challenge that a holistic approach is required. The improvement of the training, equipment, and Motivation of the police, the military and other security agencies to be more effective against armed groups, bandits and terrorists. Expansion of the intelligence services and the improvement of cooperation between the various security organs for the early detection and prevention of threats. The promotion of cooperation between the security forces and local communities to build trust and gather information. Many uncertainties have their roots in poverty, unemployment and lack of education. Programs for social Integration, education and employment in the long term, contribute to the safety. In certain cases, this can be a dialogue with armed groups help, conflicts and defuse. To the economic crisis, to fight is to reduce the dependence on Oil by promoting other sectors, such as agriculture, manufacturing and services erfirderlich. Support of start-UPS and SMEs through loans, training, and infrastructure. Control of the money supply and the position of stable prices for basic needs. Investments in energy, transport and communication to increase productivity. Transparency and accountability, improve public funds effectively. Support for the poorest strata of the population through direct assistance or subsidies to social tension to decrease. Nigeria can of partnerships with international organizations, neighboring countries, and multilateral institutions, benefit, security problems and economic challenges. These measures require political stability, committed leadership and the support of all groups in society, sustainable improvements to achieve. The renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN went on Friday along with members of the #EndBadGovernance and other civil society activists in Lagos, on the road, against the growing insecurity, economic Hardship and, in their opinion, the failure of the government to protest the plight of ordinary Nigerians to deal with.