Signature Quotes

Words That Shaped a Nation

Memorable quotes on democracy, justice, leadership, and nationhood — drawn from the Signature element of each Democracy Giant profile.

19 of 65 signature quotes · Nation Building

All quotes Leadership Justice Nation Building Youth Elections Freedom Accountability

A

B

C

“Development must serve people.”
Claude Ake
Nation Building

E

“Democracy flourishes through strong institutions.”
Emeka Anyaoku
Nation Building

F

“Democracy needs informed citizens.”
Farooq Kperogi
Nation Building

J

“Dialogue strengthens democracy.”
John Nwodo
Nation Building

N

O

“Nigeria has no choice but to succeed.”
Olusegun Obasanjo
Nation Building

P

“A nation rises on values.”
Pat Utomi
Nation Building

S

T

Y

“History is essential to nationhood.”
Yusuf Bala Usman
Nation Building