IS NIGERIA AT 57 WORTH CELEBRATING??????
Why Nigeria’s Independence
anniversary is worth celebrating, says Rep
A member of House of Representatives, Mr. Ajibola Famurewa (Osun-APC) says Nigerians should celebrate 18 years unbroken democratic governance as part of 57th independence anniversary. Famurewa told newsmen in Abuja on Friday that though the country was facing challenges, there were a lot to celebrate for the anniversary.
A member of House of Representatives, Mr. Ajibola Famurewa (Osun-APC) says Nigerians should celebrate 18 years unbroken democratic governance as part of 57th independence anniversary. Famurewa told newsmen in Abuja on Friday that though the country was facing challenges, there were a lot to celebrate for the anniversary.
“For us as a nation, we are
celebrating 57 years of independence, and I think we have a lot of reasons to
thank God. “In the last 57 years, we have passed through a lot of situations
and to the glory of God; we are able to overcome some of the challenges that
came our way along the line. “The challenges came from different angles. We
talked about military incursion into politics or talk generally about our
economy, security situations and all those things but we thank God that today
we are still one.’’ Famurewa said in spite of many agitations for secession,
whatever right anyone had should be subjected to the larger interest of the
nation. According to him, “in spite of the fact that some people are agitating
for secession. Personally, I believe that everybody is entitled to his rights.”
“They have their own rights under the Constitution, but whatever the rights you
have, you must subject it to the larger interest of the nation because we are
in the territorial place called Nigeria. “We have a Constitution that
established and guides the nation and whatever you are doing out of your own
personal freedom of speech, freedom of action, freedom of this or that. “You
need to subject it to the larger interest of the nation. So, to me I think we
have a lot of things to thank God for,’’ he said. The lawmaker said that
developed nations went through challenges before attaining present heights,
adding therefore, that Nigerians should be encouraged amid difficulties. “I
know we have some challenges, we have some problems, but if we consider
ourselves with other advanced nations like the United States, they also passed
through all these stages before achieving greater heights. “This is the first
time we are having 18 years of civilian rule without any interruptions; that
alone is enough to thank God for. And, we believe we will still celebrate more
years to come. “We need to trace the history of Nigeria and look at where we
are coming from. “Let us assess how we actually got to where we are today. If
you now examine it, to me, I don’t see this nation as failing. “Nigeria will
remain Nigeria because those people that are agitating for crisis, to me, are
calling for war. “Maybe, they were too young or they were not even born when
Nigeria fought the civil war, the war that claimed over two million Nigerian
souls. “If someone now comes today and sounds the same drum, I don’t think that
person knows what he or she is doing.’’
do you think it is worth celebrating?...... drop your comment... Joseph Reps
do you think it is worth celebrating?...... drop your comment... Joseph Reps
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