Independence anniversary: ​​Atiku, Obi, Akpabio congratulate Nigerians

Former vice chairman Atiku Abubakar congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 63rd independence anniversary.

Atiku, the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, spoke in an announcement on Saturday in Abuja via his media aide, Paul Ibe.

“Sixty-three years in the past, when this nice nation gained its independence, it was on the promise of considerable prosperity and on the precept of social justice.

“As a nation, we now have continued to battle to comprehend the desires of our founding fathers by fulfilling the guarantees of shared prosperity and social justice.

“We’ve skilled nice moments the place the flag of our pricey nation flew excessive on the world stage because of the trade of our sportsmen, the prolific distinction of our academia and the first-rate artistry of Nigerian skills on the stage world music.

“The abilities and dedication of younger Nigerians who refused to desert their nation are the inspiration for a greater future that we rejoice right this moment,” he stated.

Atiku added: “The power of Nigeria’s youth is a formidable drive within the consternation of the workforce and expertise that energy the worldwide financial system. “

He stated the world over and in varied fields of human endeavour, Nigerians have confirmed that they’ve the abilities to compete with any of their friends from any a part of the world.

“This success – the braveness of our younger folks – is the overarching a part of what we rejoice right this moment as a nation.

“The problem earlier than us all is to make sure that the political leaders of the nation we stay in are worthy of our pleasure as a folks and never of embarrassment.

“Our democracy has triumphed to date due to the constancy of our perception {that a} democracy, when correctly nurtured, ought to convey out the very best in us.

“As Nigerians, we aren’t any strangers to financial, safety and different very important elements of our society,” he stated.

“Whereas I urge us all to submit our strengths of religion to Almighty God, we have to be ready to do our greatest to tug the nation from this level of uncertainty to a spot of frequent safety. »

A brand new Nigeria nonetheless doable – Obi

In his message, Labor Occasion candidate for the February 25 common elections, Peter Obi, urged Nigerians to not despair over the distressing scenario the nation finds itself in after 63 years of nationwide independence, however to stay resolute and to hope {that a} new Nigeria might be created. nonetheless doable.

Mr. Obi stated in an announcement from his press workplace on Saturday that the scenario within the nation could possibly be important, however definitely not determined.

He stated the true motive Nigerians have remained visibly mired in poor governance and poverty after 63 years is as a result of successive administrations, via their political actions and inaction, have tried to suppress conscientious folks with the intention to stay in energy.

Mr. Obi drew an analogy between the lifetime of a nation and the parameters of recent expertise; if the doorway is trash, the exit might be trash, he stated.

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“While you Google a subject, the reply you get might be primarily based on the questions you enter. Every nation invariably determines its personal destiny and future; and will get the management he deserves. Nigeria can’t be an exception. If we subscribe to rogue management, then we should face the results that include it.

“At 63, what sort of questions are Nigerians asking their leaders and what sort of solutions can we anticipate? If, at 63, we can not maintain elections that permit the desire of the folks to prevail, what sort of nation can we anticipate?

“Yearly on October 1 since 1960 we attempt to overview our life as a nation, however wanting again can we are saying that the place we’re is the place we’re imagined to be regardless of our huge sources human and pure? The reply is not any.”

Regardless of present realities, Mr Obi is hopeful {that a} new Nigeria is feasible, however insists that the duty lies with Nigerians to take again their nation from these he says are engaged in state seize.

Whereas wishing Nigerians a cheerful independence anniversary, Mr. Obi prayed for God’s mercy and style to proceed upon the nation.

Hope for a greater Nigeria – Akpabio

On his half, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 63rd independence anniversary.

In an announcement on Saturday in Abuja by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Mr Akpabio stated regardless of the challenges dealing with the nation, there’s hope for a greater tomorrow.

“Regardless of the challenges, many milestones over the nation’s 63 years of existence have supplied a way of optimism for a greater future.

“Each nation has its distinctive path, with distinctive challenges that it should overcome,” he stated.

He stated the materials of nationwide cohesion had been more and more strengthened by Nigeria’s distinctive struggles.

Mr Akpabio stated he was satisfied that Nigeria was on the proper path to rediscovery.

“As we bear in mind our 63 years as a rustic, it’s tempting to let present financial and safety concerns obscure our nation’s triumphs.

“I dare say that in a number of areas of motion, the world has and continues to reckon with Nigeria in enterprise, politics, sports activities and the humanities.

“Certainly, right this moment I have to salute the Nigerian music and showbiz stars who, via their braveness and style, have risen to the worldwide stage via numerous particular person achievements.

“It’s towards this backdrop that I enchantment to Nigerians the world over to not lose hope within the nation,” he stated.

Mr. Akpabio added: “I make this dedication, on the event of the independence anniversary of our nation, that the Nationwide Meeting, below my management, will proceed to suggest legislations and different parliamentary initiatives to advance the Nigeria of our desires.

“What I ask each citizen is to do their half within the collaboration between the federal government and the folks to make tomorrow a greater Nigeria for all.

“I congratulate the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, GFCR, for being the one Nigerian with the distinctive alternative to make Nigeria the nation of our desires.

“On behalf of my colleagues within the Nationwide Meeting, I undertake to help it on this course of, throughout the limits of constitutional provisions.

“My congratulations additionally go to all my colleagues within the Nationwide Meeting and Nigerians at massive on this distinctive anniversary.”

The challenges are surmountable – Jibrin

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has urged Nigerians to not despair, saying the challenges dealing with the nation are surmountable, given the dedication of President Tinubu.

Mr. Barau, in his independence message delivered on Saturday by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, referred to as on Nigerians to stay resolute in selling nationwide unity.

He referred to as for assist and prayers for the federal government to reach its efforts to show the nation round in a constructive method.

He reiterated the President’s dedication to reviving the financial system, addressing safety and different challenges dealing with the nation.

“Expensive Nigerians, Joyful Independence Day, as we rejoice the 63rd anniversary of independence, liberation from colonial rule, we should bear in mind the large sacrifices made by our founding fathers, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello and Sir Abubakar Tafawa. Balewa, amongst others.

“We should reaffirm our dedication to the beliefs they preached, together with the promotion of nationwide unity, peace, justice and tolerance.

“Sure, at 63, we face challenges as a rustic, however they’re surmountable, we are going to overcome them, our nation will emerge stronger from the present challenges, by the grace of God.

“Allow us to proceed to assist President Bola Ahmed Tinubu within the implementation of his insurance policies and applications as contained within the Renewed Hope programme.

“He has good intentions for the nation, we are going to obtain it,” he stated.

Mr Jibrin additionally referred to as on unions to droop their deliberate strike towards the elimination of gasoline subsidies, saying the federal government had taken real steps to cushion the results of the subsidy elimination.

He stated Parliament would proceed to work in direction of good governance and assist the chief with crucial laws to actualize its applications and insurance policies.

“For our half, as assured by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, we are going to proceed to assist the chief in assembly the challenges of the nation.

“That’s the reason we obtained an accelerated overview of the president’s requests, we are going to keep the tempo to speed up the event of our nation,” he stated.

(NOPE)