By: Ike Philip Abiagom
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate Arm of the National Assembly and Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi (SPON),has called on Nigerians to maintain unity, progressive, faith and hope preached by Nigeria’s founding fathers as the country celebrates its 63rd anniversary.
Senator Nwaoboshi has congratulated Nigerians and urged them to believe that despite the difficult situation confronting the country now, good days will soon return.
“But I know even much more that tough times never last but tough people do. And Nigerians are a tough people. Evidence of that abounds in our strength in adversity and most especially amongst our youth who continue to make us proud.
He added that like a part of the national anthem stated, the present generation of Nigeria should ensure that the labour of the past heroes is not in vain as everybody should work to realise the lofty heights the founding fathers envisaged for the country.
“Nigeria remains a country which possesses all the necessary factors for achieving greatness. What is important is for the present generation, both the leaders and the followers, to work for the unity of the country and place the country first before their interests.
“We have all we need for our country to be a global leader and to adequately provide for the welfare of the citizenry. However, we need everybody to be determined to work towards the realization of the nation’s manifest destiny as envisaged by our founding fathers and even the rest of the world.
“As I rejoice with all Nigerians and our dear President Ahmed Bola Tinubu on this occasion of the 63rd anniversary, let me reiterate my usual words of encouragement and prayers for men and women in the security services who are on the frontlines to protect our country against the non-state actors waging war against her. May God’s protection be on them. May they achieve a decisive victory against the warmongers. May almighty God save and bless our country. Happy Independence anniversary to all Nigerians”, Nwaoboshi stated.