President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain united, peaceful, and committed to coexistence to foster national progress and development.
The President stated this at the National Mosque, Abuja, during a special Jumaat prayer organised as part of activities to mark this year’s 65th independence.
The President, who was represented by Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stressed that Nigeria can only achieve the dream of its founding fathers when citizens live together in peace, tolerate one another and work hard.
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Tinubu Calls For Unity as Nigeria Marks 65th Independence Anniversary
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“Differences will always exist, but the President’s message is one of hope, unity, and togetherness.
“All Nigerians must imbibe these values so that, collectively, we can achieve the progress and prosperity that Mr President has promised since assuming office,” the Minister stated.
He explained that the current administration is making steady progress towards tackling them; therefore, Nigerians should be patient as efforts are ongoing to turn around the fortunes of the nation.
While congratulating Nigerians on their independence, the President urged citizens to remain steadfast in praying for the leaders and the country as it moves towards attaining a brighter future.
The Minister said: “The President is appealing to all Nigerians—irrespective of ethnic, religious, political, or social affiliations—to come together in unison to build the Nigeria of our dreams.
“Nigeria has recorded significant economic growth, improvements in security, notable progress in agriculture, and advances in other critical sectors.”
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed Abubakar Kyari, who attended the Jummat prayers, said Nigeria is on a trajectory to recover its lost glory in the community of nations.
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Traditional Council, His Highness Yahaya Abubakar, also called for peaceful coexistence and prayed for the well-being and prosperity of the nation at 65.