As Nigeria marks its 59th independence anniversary on Tuesday, political leaders on Monday expressed differing views on the shape and future of Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy.
“You see, when we put Nigeria first, we not only revive the Nigerian Dream, we also revive Unity & Faith, Peace & Progress, which were the ideals our founding fathers had in mind when they came together to put forward this new & independent nation 59 years ago on October 1, 1960,” he said. “It is an age-long truism that women are the teachers of a nation. I make bold to say that the greatness of our country, Nigeria has much to do with how well we educate how children, especially the girl-child, ” Mr Abubakar said.
“In the face of some of the challenges confronting us as a country, we have no choice but to work hard to overcome them. As leaders, we are already doing that. But we need the support of the citizens to achieve that,” the Speaker said. Ikenga Ugochinyere, CUPP Spokesperson, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, said the reality of things in the country sharply contradicts the efforts and hope of the nation’s founding fathers.