By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
An aspirant to the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Anambra governorship election, Valentine Ozigbo, says that only restructuring of Nigeria’s economy would solidify Nigeria’s democracy.
In a statement issued by his media office to mark this year’s Democracy Day, Ozigbo, a Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, said a restructured economy would deepen Nigeria’s democracy.
“One of the biggest challenges facing the country today is economic injustice which is threatening the foundation of our existence as one country,” he said.
He called for leaders at all levels to take a look at the various calls for the restructuring of the country’s economic model to create a more inclusive economy that works for every Nigerian irrespective of their tribe, gender, or religion.
“That would be one right step in forging a strong, indivisible nation based on equity, fairness, and justice,” he said.
He also acknowledged that though the democratic experiment had not been perfect, there are still aspects of it that ought to be celebrated.
“As we celebrate another year in this democratic journey, it is only proper that we take a moment to ponder on our recent past, evaluate the present, and strategize on the future of our dear country,” Ozigbo said.
“In several ways, and on several fronts, we have overcome adversities and challenges. We have come out of these challenges stronger and determined to build a secure, stable, equitable, prosperous, and democratic Nigeria.”
Ozigbo, who is the immediate past President and CEO of Transcorp Plc, also urged Nigerians to “look and think deep” towards rebuilding our nation “community by community.”
