62nd Independence Day: Kwara Gov Congratulates Citizens, Says Nigeria ‘On The Rise’ Despite Challenges
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq of Kwara state submitted on Saturday that ‘Nigeria is a nation on the rise regardless of some drawbacks in its nation -building efforts and its share of the global challenges’.
He also congratulated Nigerians on the 62nd independence day anniversary, saying leaders and citizens must play their roles to better the lots of the country and its people.
Abdulrahman’s Chief Press Secretary , Mr Rafiu Ajakaye in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the governor said this during the 62nd Independence day Anniversary parade held in Ilorin — amid colouful march-pasts by contingents from the security agencies, public and private primary and secondary schools, members of the National Youth Service Corps and the Red Cross in the state.
The event was attended by dignitaries including Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi; First Lady, Amb. Olufolake AbdulRazaq; Senator Sadiq Umar of Kwara North; Speaker of the Kwara state House of Assembly, Hon Yakubu Danladi-Salihu and other state lawmakers ; Grand Khadi of the Kwara state Shariah Court of Appeal , Justice Abdullateef Kamaldeen; cabinet members; heads of security agencies; royal fathers; and party leaders, among others.
“Nigeria is a nation on the rise. I agree that we are struggling against various challenges of nation -building. Yes, we are up against the fluctuations of the global economy.
However, our country is not stagnant. We are not hopeless. Everyday, new successes are being recorded in the economy, infrastructural development, defence, and in our democratic journey’ he said.
Abdulrasaq added that “things will be better if everyone plays his or her role and prioritizes national peace, unity, and collective growth”.
He congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and other Nigerian citizens on the celebration, appreciating God and all founding fellows for their excellent contributions towards gaining this freedom.
‘With gratitude to the Almighty God and respect to all the founding fathers and mothers of our country, I join Mr. President to congratulate Nigerians on the 62nd Independence of our country’ he added.
AbdulRazaq said Kwara ‘is equally waxing stronger’ on his watch, adding that the government has a duty to consolidate on some of the achievements recorded so far.
The Governor urged all Kwarans to continue to exist in peace, and make the state continually hospitable and attractive to investors.
‘As a people, I urge Kwarans to continue to make this state the comfort zone for trade, hospitality, and peaceful coexistence. Together, let us build a state that works for all’ the Governor added- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
