Informed by our sad experience of history, we require nothing short of a foundation for lasting democracy.

I am not sure that you, the younger generations, will like to go to war that we went through. So, we learn as the mistakes are being committed.

The return of democracy in our land has indeed thrown the problems of development into bolder relief.

There is also work to do in the evolution of a stable family life and values, and in ensuring that the Nigerian family is built on core values that will form the bedrock of the future society. We must showcase the ideals of family life and be models of family values.

Debate and divergence of views can only enrich our history and culture.

Informed by our sad experience of history, we require nothing short of a foundation for lasting democracy.

The average Nigerian person has come to reconcile himself with the fact that his or her social progress remain essentially in his or her hands in collaboration with other fellow Nigerians and not merely relying on what government alone could provide for him or her.