Dogara made the statement while speaking on Channels Sunday Politics in Abuja on Sunday, where he discussed national issues and shared his views on the current administration, focusing on governance, inclusion, and the role of experienced political leaders in shaping policy direction.
He explained that his support for the President does not remove the importance of diverse opinions in the political space, adding that democratic governance requires room for different perspectives, even when there is alignment among political actors at the federal level.
Dogara also spoke about the establishment of the Forum of Former Members of the Legislature, which he said was created to bring together former lawmakers in order to make use of the experience and training they gained while serving in the National Assembly.
According to him, the forum is designed to serve as a platform for engagement, knowledge sharing, and policy contribution, especially on national matters that require institutional memory and understanding of legislative processes.
In his remarks, Dogara highlighted what he described as noticeable improvements in security, particularly in the North-East region, noting that movement and daily activities in the area have increased compared to previous years.
He used his recent personal experience to explain the situation, saying that his journey through the region during the Christmas period showed a level of normalcy that had not been seen for a long time, especially in terms of road traffic and civilian movement.
In the final part of his statement, Dogara explained that the increase in travel and movement into the North-East reflects growing public confidence in security conditions, as people who previously avoided the region are beginning to return, especially during festive periods, which suggests a change in perception and a gradual restoration of normal life.
He said: “During the Christmas period, I travelled to Bauchi to receive the President on a condolence visit and then made my way back to Abuja by road.
“Even with police and army escorts clearing the road, it took almost nine hours. Yet, I have never seen this kind of traffic into the North-East in 15 years.
Jos is the gateway to the North-East. Why were people commuting there? It means people are beginning to have faith in improvements in security. People who had fled are now returning during holidays,” he said.
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