By Terfa Naswem
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has
congratulated Nigerians on the 57th anniversary of the country's
independence and for sustaining her status as a united and progressive
country.
In a goodwill message to mark this year's Independence Anniversary,
signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph
Olaniyonu, in Abuja, Saraki also urged Nigerians irrespective of creed
and tribe to continue to work for the peace, unity and stability of
the country.
He also urged leaders - political, traditional, religious and business
- to close ranks in order to initiate and implement ideas and
strategies that would further develop the country and increase the
standard of living of the citizenry.
Saraki said that the task for a greater Nigeria, is a collective
responsibility of every citizen, just as he enjoined every citizen to
believe in the project Nigeria and pray for peace and progress of the
country.
"It is apparent that the need for peace, unity and stability in our
nation cannot be compromised. Our togetherness, abundant resources and
diversity are our greatest asset. Therefore let us refrain from
tendencies that tend to pull us apart”, Saraki stated.
The Senate President also noted that the country is in a better stead
today than it was a year ago, and called for more concerted effort to
enhance the lives of all Nigerians by continuing the consolidation of
our present positive economic outlook.
"This is why, it is necessary at this time in our developmental
journey, that we must all redouble our resolve to make Nigeria take
her rightful leadership position among her peers," he said.
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