Federal Govt Supports Documentary On Nigeria's 25 Years Of Democracy The federal government has pledged to encourage and advocate the production of a documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris gave the assurance while receiving the executive of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Friday in Abuja.
He described the proposed documentary, an initiative of IPAC, as a circumstantial chronicle of Nigeria’s democratic journey over the past 25 years.
The film aims to celebrate achievements, acknowledge challenges, and emphasize democratic lessons learned in the concluding 25 years.
“It pleases me to acknowledge the untiring efforts of IPAC and its leadership in fostering democracy. This documentary, through the medium of film, will serve as a long-lasting historical record honouring our nation’s political heroes and underlining our democratic credentials. To this end, the federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, is willing to encourage this unparalleled documentary,” he revealed.
The minister likewise expressed his gratitude to IPAC for its dedication to democratic development and emphasised the importance of political parties working together beyond elections to foster national solidity and advancement.
“The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu backs healthy political competition, as democracy thrives on constructive contradiction and national interest-driven collaboration, not comparable of party affiliations,” he reported.
He further noted that sustaining democracy is a collective effort. “Political parties are the foundation of democracy. While competition during elections is fundamental, we must come together afterward to build our nation. President Tinubu, being a real democrat, values healthy competition for all that furthermore stresses solidarity and national progress.”
In his response, the National Chairman of IPAC, Hon. Yusuf Dantalle disclosed that the documentary would emphasize Nigeria’s advancements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social cohesion.
“The documentary, in addition to being a historical marker, is targeted at the younger generation, above all Gen Z, as it will serve as an educational resource and an unifying narrative of Nigeria’s democratic evolution. It will feature any of Nollywood’s finest actors and will be produced with state-of-the-art equipment, matching global standards in character and impact,” he stated.
The IPAC delegation contained its Deputy National Chairman, Dipo Olayokun; a Council Member, Chief Dan Nwayanwu; and the National Secretary of the Council, Maxwell Mabudem, amidst other executives.
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Published 3/14/2025