Dickson tasks media on sustenance of nation’s democratic rule

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has said that the media has critical roles to play in the sustenance of the nation’s democratic rule.
He gave the charge in his goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the 13th All Nigeria Editors’ Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers state on Tuesday.
Represented at the occasion by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite, described media as a critical stakeholder in the nurturing of the nation’s nascent democracy.
The media, according to him, has the responsibility of calling on the government in power and indeed all the citizens to abide by the tenets of the democratic rule, adding that this is the only way that the nation’s democracy can thrive.
According to him, we must put aside our religion, tribal and political differences and work, move together as one in order to build a virile society.
I, also want to re-emphasize the importance of the media in moving our democracy forward by stating that you must perform your duty of always watching what the government in power and of course all the tiers of government are doing to move democracy forward. Our dear country is
indeed in need of your contribution.
Speaking on the clamouring for restructuring by some sections of the country, the governor stated that Nigeria is negotiable.
He submitted that it is only when we sit back and negotiate our collective existence, then we can forge ahead as a true formidable nation where there will be love, peace and unity.
For us from the Niger Delta and of course Bayelsa state that is the sustenance of our democracy where resources are gotten to move this country forward. We want to believe that it is only when we listen to the call of the minority, to the call of all Bayelsans and restructure this country and allow true federalism to thrive, then Nigeria will indeed moves forward as a great nation. I, also want to underscore the fact that we believe in one Nigeria.