63rd independence anniversary: Don’t despair, we’ll overcome our challenges, Barau tells Nigerians
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians that the country’s challenges are surmountable.
Barau, in his message, advised Nigerians to recommit themselves to the ideals of the founding founders.
Barau, in a statement issued on Saturday by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, advised Nigerians to recommit themselves to the ideals of the founding founders.
He urged Nigerians not to despair, adding that President Bola Tinubu is committed to delivering his campaign promises to Nigeria.
The lawmaker, who represents Kano North under the All Progressives Congress (APC), appealed to the citizens to promote national unity.
The Deputy President of the Senate reiterated the commitment of President Tinubu to the revival of the economy, tackling the security and other challenges facing the country.
“Fellow Nigerians, happy Independence Day. As we celebrate the 63rd Independence Anniversary – the liberty from colonial rule,” Barau said.
“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 preached, including the promotion of national unity, peace, justice, and tolerance.
“Yes, at 63, we have some challenges facing us as a country, but they are surmountable. We will overcome them. Our country will come out stronger of its present challenges, by God’s grace.
“Let’s 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.
Joining the calls on organised labour to shelve its planned strike over petrol subsidy removal, he said there were genuine moves by the government to cushion the effects of subsidy removal.
