The federal government has pledged to support and promote the production of a film documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken democracy, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said.
A statement released Friday by the Director of Press, Public Relations and Protocol of the Ministry, Suleiman Haruna, disclosed that the minister stated this while receiving the executive members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abuja.
The minister described the proposed documentary, IPAC’s brainchild, as a “critical chronicle of Nigeria’s democratic journey over the last 25 years.”
According to the minister, it aims to celebrate achievements, acknowledge challenges, and highlight lessons learned.
“It pleases me to acknowledge the untiring efforts of IPAC and its leadership in fostering democracy, and in this regard, through the medium of film which will serve as a long-lasting historical record in honouring our nation’s political heroes, and the showcasing of our democratic credentials.
“To this end, the federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, is willing to support this unique documentary,” the minister said via the statement.
Idris also expressed gratitude to the IPAC for their dedication to democratic development and emphasised the importance of political parties working together beyond elections to foster national unity and progress.
“The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in support of healthy political competition, as democracy thrives on constructive opposition and national interest-driven collaboration irrespective of party affiliations.”
He noted that sustaining democracy was a collective effort, adding: “Political parties are the foundation of democracy; and while competition during elections is natural, we must come together afterward to build our nation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, being a true democrat, values healthy competition but also prioritises unity and national progress.”
The National Chairman of IPAC, Yusuf Dantatlle, in his response, said the documentary would showcase advancements in infrastructure, health care, education, and social cohesion.
He said, “The documentary, in addition to being a historical marker, targets the younger generation, particularly Gen Z, as the film will serve as an educational resource and a unifying narrative of Nigeria’s democratic evolution. It will feature some of Nollywood’s finest actors and will be produced with state-of-the-art equipment, matching global standards of quality and impact.”