Build solid democratic institution for
development – IPAC advises leaders



The National Chairman of Inter-Party Advisory
Council, IPAC, Mr Peter Ameh has advised
Nigerian leaders to build solid democratic
institutions for the development of the
country.
He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in
Abuja that building a solid democratic
institution would strengthen and consolidate
the country’s democracy.
According to him, the challenges facing
Nigeria would fade away if there is proper
institutional framework.
“We must set up institutions that can boost
development in their activities whether or not
a new government comes in or goes out.
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“There should be a social structure that keeps
a nation growing and put its citizens far away
from corruption,’’ he said.
He observed that corruption would thrive if the
government failed to put in place a social
framework that would secure the future of
civil servants and other citizens.
He, therefore, solicited prompt payment of
workers’ salary to discourage corruption in
the civil service.
“We must establish mortgage systems that
work. A person does not have to work for 35
years and still doesn’t own a house” he said.
He admitted that a democratic system of
government was the best form of government
compared with military administration.
“This is because in a democracy, there is
freedom of expression and interaction and
free thinking people are allowed to participate
in the process,’’ he observed.
Commenting on rampant cases of
kidnappings across the country, Ameh said
that if government provided social and job
security for the citizens, such social vice and
others would reduce.
“Government must make provisions for those
who are unemployed and give job security for
those who are gainfully employed.
“It is not just about salary. It is about creating
an atmosphere that will encourage the youth
to save for the future,’’ he said.
NAN