Northern Group salutes Nigeria @65

By Jude Opara, Abuja

As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence anniversary, the Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) in its goodwill message has described the occasion as fitting for a reflection on the nationhood of the country.
Convener of the group, Chief Jacob Edi in a statement on Tuesday said that anniversary offers another opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on their collective journey of nationhood which has spanned over the last six and a half decades.
Edi, a former Chairman of the FCT Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) further charged Nigerians irrespective of their status to preserve those attributes that have made the country to remain in unity and also resolve to remain as one indivisible nation, notwithstanding the various challenges she has faced.
“Our resilience, patience, and shared hope in the destiny of Nigeria have sustained us. We must salute the countless Nigerians who, in the face of adversity, have remained committed to the ideals of unity, peace, and progress. This is the core foundation upon which our nation is built.
“We pay a glowing tribute to our founding fathers and to all those who have had the privilege and responsibility of piloting the affairs of this great nation at different times in the course of our journey of nationhood. Their sacrifices, as well as those of the everyday sacrifices of our citizens, continue to be the cornerstone of Nigeria’s endurance”.
The group equally lauded President Bola Tinubu for his policies which they insist has already put the country on the path of economic growth and recovery, just as they called for the patience and understanding of the citizenry.
“The NNMG also salute the courage and vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose policies and leadership choices have signposted his commitment to place the progress and long-term survival and stability of Nigeria above political considerations. His boldness in tackling difficult national issues is a testament to statesmanship and a clear expression of his faith in the future of this our dear country.
“As we celebrate 65 years of independence, we must not forget that what has held us together is far greater than the forces that seek to divide us. Our diversity, resilience, and our shared hope remains the major ingredient of the Nigerian spirit and a propeller towards a brighter future”.