Democracy Day: Niger gov releases 80 inmates

80 prisoners from the state’s various prisons have received forgives from Niger State Governor Umaru Bago.

The governor also gave his approval for the inmates to pay their fines right away so they can reunite with their families.

The gesture was made to commemorate 2023 Democracy Day, according to a statement made by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the State Government, on Monday in Minna.

Using the prerogative of mercy granted to the governor by the Constitution, he explained that the release of the prisoners was in accordance with that.

Usman stated that due to their advanced age, poor health, and good behaviour, the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy recommended the release of the 80 prisoners.

Usman urged the prisoners to seize the chance to work on worthwhile projects and avoid doing anything that might land them in jail again.

Additionally, he warned them to uphold the law and engage in lawful activities by utilising various empowerment windows.

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The SSG urged the state’s citizens to use the time to consider how they can contribute to peacebuilding and good governance.

Additionally, he exhorted them to support the administration’s policies and programmes intended to speed up the state’s development.

Usman reassured the audience that the administration would make sure that democracy’s benefits were felt in all parts of the country.

He urged the state’s citizens to maintain their commitment to preserving democracy and instilling virtues like tolerance, patriotism, and discipline, and he urged them not to let despair take the place of hope.

The SSG stated that the government was very concerned about the security issues in the state and was fully equipped to deal with them.