By Joy Odor
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has highlighted the country’s democratic tradition as a stabilizing force in West Africa.
Speaking on Democracy Day, which was made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by Alkasim Abdulkadir, the Special Assistant
To the Honorable Minister of
Foreign affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar noted that despite recent challenges in the region, including unconstitutional changes of government, Nigeria has maintained its democratic trajectory through regular elections, peaceful transitions of power, and adherence to constitutional norms.
Tuggar emphasized that Nigeria’s democratic institutions, although imperfect, remain resilient and serve as a model for the region.
He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional diplomacy, stressing that democratic governance must be central to ECOWAS’ conflict resolution strategy.
The Minister’s remarks come amid ECOWAS’ efforts to address the wave of military takeovers in some West African countries.
Nigeria’s influence is seen as vital in maintaining regional order, given its status as Africa’s most populous country and largest economy.
Tuggar also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts towards economic recovery and political stability, expressing optimism that these initiatives will lead to a future of shared prosperity for Nigeria.
