Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has called on Nigerians to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) ahead of the 2023 general election.

Saraki made the call via a statement issued and made available to The Star on Sunday by his media office in commemoration of Democracy Day.

The former Senate President called on all Nigerians of voting age to ensure that they exercise their civic duty by voting in the 2023 polls.

Saraki, a two-term former governor of Kwara State, further extolled Nigeria’s past heroes, who have contributed to the development of the country’s democracy.

The statement read: “As families across Nigeria settle in to commemorate the significance of #DemocracyDay, we all must remember the immeasurable sacrifice of our heroes – as well as celebrate the courage, and persistence of all Nigerians.

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“This is because, throughout this oft-imperfect journey to institutionalize stronger democratic values in all aspects of our lives, there have been hiccups, yet, Nigerians have always demonstrated an unwavering commitment to forge a better, stronger, safer, and more prosperous nation.

“In this regard, as we observe today, remembering that the 2023 general election are just around the corner, I ask all Nigerians of voting age to ensure that they have their PVCs to exercise their civic responsibility by participating in the election of our leaders at the state and federal levels.

“It is my deepest prayer, that as we work to fix Nigeria by the election of intentional and decisive leaders next year, our nation and all its people will experience the much-needed prosperity and peace that all Nigerians have been clamouring for.”

The Star