From Sanni Onogu, Abuja
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday formally unveiled its digital membership registration portal in Abuja, marking a significant step within the social gathering’s efforts to develop participation and strengthen its organisational construction throughout the nation.
The revealing ceremony was spearheaded by the Nationwide Chief of the social gathering, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, with the Nationwide Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwogeh, Nationwide Secretary Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, and a few State Chairmen and different social gathering leaders and stakeholders.
Dickson stated the introduction of the digital platform represents a major transfer to modernise the social gathering’s operations and encourage wider political participation amongst Nigerians each at dwelling and within the diaspora.
He defined that the platform would make it simpler for Nigerians to register as members of the social gathering from any a part of the nation whereas guaranteeing correct documentation and efficient administration of membership data.
Dickson thanked Nigerians from throughout the nation for the assist and encouragement proven to the social gathering since its emergence, noting that many voters had expressed readiness to affix the brand new political motion.
“I thanks all Nigerians, as a result of upon listening to that excellent news, you all inspired by messages, by calls, and confirmed your readiness to assist this imaginative and prescient to salvage our nation,” he stated.
He famous that though the social gathering is just weeks outdated, it has already begun attracting vital consideration and assist throughout the nation.
He added that the NDC is structured as a pan-Nigerian democratic motion with skilled political operatives already coordinating actions throughout states, native authorities areas and wards.
“We’re a nationwide social gathering. We’re a pan-Nigerian democratic motion. We aren’t a regional motion,” Dickson stated.
He defined that the digital registration system can be complemented by handbook registration varieties to make sure inclusiveness, significantly for residents in rural communities who could not have entry to digital instruments.
The printed varieties, he stated, can be distributed by state, native authorities and ward officers to help those that are unable to register on-line.
Dickson expressed confidence that the social gathering would meet the registration necessities regardless of the restricted time obtainable, noting that social gathering officers at varied ranges had already been mobilised to assist the method and assist Nigerians who want to be part of the social gathering.
Commenting on the present political local weather within the nation, Dickson stated many Nigerians have been more and more dissatisfied with the established order and have been looking for credible options.
“Nigerians are indignant with the established order. Nigerians aren’t solely indignant, they’re additionally hungry, and they’re hungry for change,” he stated, including that the NDC was positioned to function a reputable platform for political transformation.
Dickson additional described the social gathering as a recent and crisis-free political motion targeted on ideological politics and nationwide improvement.
“The NDC is offered because the instrument for effecting the change Nigerians need,” he added.
Drawing a biblical analogy, the previous Bayelsa State governor likened the emergence of the NDC to the story of Noah’s Ark, urging Nigerians in search of real political change to align with the brand new platform.
“Within the Bible, when Noah knew what was going to occur and ready the ark, individuals thought he was loopy. However when the flood finally got here, they started to run to the ark and it was too late,” he stated. “The NDC in Nigeria of at this time, politically, is like Noah’s household. Those that can see the indicators ought to come on board early.”
Additionally talking on the occasion, the Nationwide Chairman of the social gathering, Senator Zuwogeh, stated the digital membership portal would make it simpler for Nigerians to affix the social gathering and take part in its actions.
In line with him, NDC embraces the digitisation of the membership registration course of which is able to selling transparency, accountability and inclusiveness throughout the social gathering whereas increasing its grassroots presence throughout the nation.
He added that the registration platform would strengthen the social gathering’s mobilisation drive and assist construct a broad membership base forward of future political engagements.
He stated that Nigerians can register by the social gathering’s official web site at www.ndcnigeria.com and acquire their membership playing cards by the digital platform.