The document is a keynote address by Her Excellency Mrs. 'Funmi Olayinka, Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria, delivered at the opening of the 2nd National Communication Summit of the Timex School of Communication in Kaduna, Nigeria on September 12, 2011. In her address, she discusses the important role of communication and media in building and strengthening democracy. She emphasizes that democracy requires an informed citizenry and that media serves as a watchdog to hold politicians accountable and ensure transparency. She also highlights investigative reporting, civic engagement, and building social consensus as key practices media uses to support democracy.