Writing by Aliyu Lawal;Editing by Abubakar Hamza.
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago has congratulated Nigerians as the nation celebrates 65th independence anniversary and called for renewed commitment to achieve greater height.
In a message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, in Minna, to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary with the theme “All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” the Governor maintained that Nigeria has made significant strides in its journey of nationhood.
According to Governor Bago 65 years of independence as a nation with cultural diversity is a milestone worthy of celebration and a reflection of unity, strength, resilience, and determination as a people.
He noted that Nigeria is a blessed nation with abundant human, natural, and capital resources and expressed hope for a better Nigeria as efforts are being intensified by Government at all levels to strengthen institutions and bring reforms that would maximise the nation’s potential and protect the lives and properties of Nigerians.
The Governor commended the nation’s founding fathers and others who have made significant contributions to keep the country united while acknowledging the challenges bedeviling the nation.
Governor Bago also urge Nigerians to reflect more on the progress made so far and renew their commitments to patriotism and selflessness, as they are key to a nation’s progress.
Umar Bago stressed that the task of nation-building is a collective one; hence, Nigerians should continue to pray for purposeful leadership at all levels and reaffirmed his support for the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration, in the areas of agriculture, infrastructure, health, education, youth and women empowerment, among others.
He further reassured Niger lites that his administration remain committed to actualizing the New Niger agenda that will create several economic opportunities to better their lives and enhance their safety.
“As we celebrate the 65th independence anniversary of our nation, I urge us all to reflect on the progress the nation has made, see our diversity as strength, and make a fresh commitment to be united, patriotic, positive, prayerful, and hopeful that Nigeria will be a better country,” he added.
Pr/Aliyu Lawal.
