They noted that the sacrifices of late Kudirat Abiola and that of others who fought for democracy still reminded "us that it was not easily won".
Civic groups, Women Arise for Change initiative and the Kudirat Initiative For Democracy (KIND) have decried the failure of democracy to deliver a better life for the majority in Nigeria.
The coalition in joint statement on Tuesday, to mark 28th anniversary of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola's assassination, regretted that the challenges that drove many to join the pro-democracy movement still persisted till today.
They noted that the sacrifices of late Kudirat Abiola and that of others who fought for democracy still reminded "us that it was not easily won".
"On the 28th anniversary of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola's assassination, we honour her legacy as a champion of democracy and human rights in Nigeria.
"Her sacrifice and that of others who fought for democracy remind us that it was not easily won. Unfortunately, the challenges that drove many to join the pro-democracy movement persist today," the group in statement by its president Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin and President, KIND, Dr. Hafsat Abiola noted.
According to the statement, across West Africa, democracy faced challenges. "Military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger highlight the fragility of democratic governments. The real challenge lies not in military interventions but in the failure of democratic processes to deliver a better life for the majority.
"From Kenya to Senegal, citizens question whose interests their governments serve. In South Africa and Tunisia, frustration with governance manifests as anti-African migrant sentiment.
"Democracy must deliver tangible results, not just rhetoric. Governments must prioritize consensus building and development over political rivalries.
"As we remember Kudirat Abiola, let us recall her fight for a democratic Nigeria. The best way to secure democracy is to ensure it serves all Nigerians. Let us work together to build a democratic Nigeria that truly delivers for its people."
Women Arise, established in 2003 is committed to working for the women, encouraging them to come together to stand up against “misuse and abuse” by a male dominated society.
Breaking the culture of silence and finding expressions for themselves in the social political and economic relations in Nigeria and It requires:
Organising women to assert their rights and taking their destiny in their hands rather than being apologetic.