The European Union (EU) and the British High Commission in Nigeria have reiterated their commitment to support Nigeria’s democracy as the nation turned 62 years after independence.
The envoys made the commitment on Saturday, at Nigeria’s 62 independence anniversary celebration in Abuja.
The Ambassador of the EU to Nigeria and the ECOWAS, Ms. Samuela Isopi, said Nigeria is a work-in-progress, just like any country in the world, saying, “No country is where they want to be, it is always a work in progress for every country and I think Nigeria has really made a huge progress, especially if you think about democracy.
“Think about all the progress that has been made since the return to civilian rule, so I really think that Nigeria is a country with a huge potential.
“We really hope that you will continue to develop that potential in the future and the European Union as a partner will continue to support Nigeria especially Nigerian youths in helping them to realise their potential”, she stated.
On her part, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catrina Laing, said Nigeria at 62 years after independence calls for reflection of the bond between the UK and Nigeria.
“The democratic journey Nigeria continues on and we congratulate Nigeria on that and we look forward to a more prosperous, more secure future. There are always things we would like to see Nigeria do better, but there has been progress and I think one really important progress is democracy since 1999, stuck with it in a region that is very unstable”.
Meanwhile, other Nigerians called for the need for citizens to be hopeful and unite to overcome the numerous challenges facing the country.
