Nigeria@65: Akpabio Commends Nigerians’ Resilience Despite Hardships
Nigeria@65: Akpabio Commends Nigerians’ Resilience Despite Hardships
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised Nigerians for their patience over the past two years despite the nation’s difficult times. He expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership to lead the country toward brighter prospects, noting that the people’s understanding and support are deeply valued.
Akpabio’s appreciation was contained in his message to Nigerians as the country marks its 56th independence anniversary.
The Senate President specifically urged Nigerians to endure the pains of the reforms for now “in the interest of our children and future generations.”
His independence message, which Akpabio signed personally on Tuesday, read: “My dear resilient and wonderful people of this great nation, I wish to heartily congratulate you for witnessing Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebration. At 65, we are mature and should be working for the unity of the nation and the prosperity of our people.
“We salute your resilience, patience and endurance in the last two years. We deeply appreciate your support and understanding.
“In line with the theme of this year’s celebration, ‘All hands are on deck for a greater Nigeria’, I urge you to continue to bear the temporary discomfort of the ongoing reforms. We are not unaware of the pains occasioned by the reforms, but I want to assure you, very soon, this will be a thing of the past because the benefits of the reforms are beginning to manifest positively.
“Let me also congratulate our President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his demonstrated commitment to the peace and development of our dear country, Members of the National Assembly for their steadfastness in their legislative engagements, the judiciary and the Nigerian people at home and in diaspora on this auspicious occasion.
“I want to assure you that Nigeria is far from finished. Do not be deceived by false claims that the nation is beyond redemption. We are on the right track, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is driving growth and reshaping our country.
With collective support for these reforms, Nigeria will improve and ultimately reach the promised land.”
