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 get together’s efforts to increase participation and strengthen its organisational construction throughout the nation.
The disclosing ceremony was spearheaded by the Nationwide Chief of the get together, 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 get together leaders and stakeholders.
Dickson mentioned the introduction of the digital platform represents a big transfer to modernise the get together’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 get together from any a part of the nation whereas making certain correct documentation and efficient administration of membership data.
Dickson thanked Nigerians from throughout the nation for the assist and encouragement proven to the get together 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 mentioned.
He famous that though the get together is just weeks previous, it has already begun attracting important 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 get together. We’re a pan-Nigerian democratic motion. We’re not a regional motion,” Dickson mentioned.
He defined that the digital registration system could be complemented by handbook registration types to make sure inclusiveness, significantly for residents in rural communities who might not have entry to digital instruments.
The printed types, he mentioned, could be distributed by way of state, native authorities and ward officers to help those that are unable to register on-line.
Dickson expressed confidence that the get together would meet the registration necessities regardless of the restricted time out there, noting that get together officers at numerous ranges had already been mobilised to assist the method and assist Nigerians who want to be part of the get together.
Commenting on the present political local weather within the nation, Dickson mentioned many Nigerians had been more and more dissatisfied with the established order and had been looking for credible options.
“Nigerians are offended with the established order. Nigerians should not solely offended, they’re additionally hungry, and they’re hungry for change,” he mentioned, including that the NDC was positioned to function a reputable platform for political transformation.
Dickson additional described the get together as a recent and crisis-free political motion targeted on ideological politics and nationwide growth.
“The NDC is accessible because the device 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 looking for 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 mentioned. “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 get together, Senator Zuwogeh, mentioned the digital membership portal would make it simpler for Nigerians to affix the get together and take part in its actions.
In response to him, NDC embraces the digitisation of the membership registration course of which can selling transparency, accountability and inclusiveness inside the get together whereas increasing its grassroots presence throughout the nation.
He added that the registration platform would strengthen the get together’s mobilisation drive and assist construct a broad membership base forward of future political engagements.
He mentioned that Nigerians can register by way of the get together’s official web site at www.ndcnigeria.com and procure their membership playing cards by way of the digital platform.