65th Independence Anniversary: Senator Barau felicitates Nigerians, urges unity, support for President Tinubu

65th Independence Anniversary: Senator Barau felicitates Nigerians, urges unity, support for President Tinubu

As the nation celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has urged Nigerians to remain united and see beyond the current challenges facing the country, saying that what is uppermost now is for all to accord President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the needed support as he propels the nation to prosperity.

The Federal Government had declared Wednesday, October 1st, as a public holiday in commemoration of the country's 65th Independence Day celebration.  

Senator Barau, in his message to Nigerians on the occasion, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, appealed to the citizens to remain resolute in promoting national unity, offering support and prayers for the government to succeed in its efforts to turn the country's fortunes around positively. 

 According to him, the benefits of President Tinubu's economic reforms are beginning to manifest, and security has improved considerably over the last two years.

"Fellow Nigerians, happy Independence Day. As we celebrate the 65th Independence Anniversary of our beloved country, we must remember the enormous sacrifices made by our founding fathers: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello and Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, among others, and recommit ourselves to the ideals they stood for, including the promotion of national unity, peace, justice, and tolerance. 

"Yes, at 65, we have some challenges facing us as a country, but we will overcome them. Our country, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will emerge stronger from its present challenges, by God's grace.

"Let us continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to actualise his policies and programmes as encapsulated in the Renewed Hope Agenda. He has good intentions for the country. We will get it right," he said.  

Senator Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, added that the parliament would continue to work for good governance and support the executive with the necessary legislation to actualise its programmes and policies for the good of all.