Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have claimed that the lack of inclusion and collective governance mechanisms which have caused grievances among Nigerians for years led to the state of insecurity in the country.

The NGOs made this known on Saturday in Abuja at the Summit for Democracy Roundtable organised by Save the Children International (SCI) in partnership with Accountability Lab.

Speaking at the event, the Strategic Communications Manager for Accountability Lab Nigerian Office, Mr. Suleiman Murkthar said now more than ever, young children and youths should take a stand in matters that concern national interest and how they shape the nation.

He said: “For the past 23 years, Nigeria has enjoyed an uninterrupted democracy as a nation. In that time, we have had six general elections, and by 2023, we are looking forward to another one. Hence the timeliness of round tables like this.”

“I would like to say that it is the lack of Democracy that has led to the rising insecurity in the country. The lack of inclusion and collective governance mechanisms has, by all ramifications, caused grievances that have been unchecked for years and led to the sad state of affairs we have today.”

Originally published in the Daily Post

Kibo Ngowi