Nigeria @64: We Have Enough To Be Thankful For, Obaseki Tells Nigerians 

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Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting

 

The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said that Nigerians as a people have a lot to be thankful for following the country’s numerous challenges and successes recorded over the years.

He stated this in his Independence Day message to the people of the state.

According to the message of succour presented to the people of Edo by Governor Obaseki “My dear good people of Edo State, I join you in marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration, as we journey together on the path of building a strong, virile and prosperous nation.

“This is another day to celebrate our shared experience as compatriots of the world’s largest black nation, which has overtime defied all odds in reinventing itself and showcasing the indomitable spirit of its various peoples.

“As a nation, we have grown stronger, are more united and have trudged together to overcome threats to our nation.

“Today, at 64, we have much to be thankful for, in the face of daunting global headwinds that have rocked many nations.

“It is imperative to restate our commitment to democracy even in the face of pressures from different interests that seek to set us back.

“As we celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day today, I urge you all to hold steadfast to the believe in the assured prosperous future of our great State and the Nigerian nation even as we all individually and collectively play our part in realizing the noble vision of our founding fathers.

“Thank you and Happy Independence”,

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