A chieftain of Labour Party and the runners up of the 2021 Anambra Governorship Election, Mr Valentine Chineto Ozigbo has urged Nigerians both home and abroad not to sit on the fence but get involved and work together in liberating Nigeria from the shackles of maladministration and current famine plaguing the country.
In his Goodwill Message to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary titled: “Let Beacon of Hope Thrive”, Mr Ozigbo asked Nigerians to get the country working by building strong institutions as against strong individuals as this will see Nigeria march forward into a future bright and full of promise.
He noted that Nigerians are at a crossroad of reflection and renewal, backed with the hope that things will get better someday against the backdrop of current state of harsh economy and political environment.
According to him, many Nigerians become disheartened because of the lack of proper vision and display of unpatriotic leadership at different levels of Nigeria’s governance structure.
“Today, October 1st, 2024 marks the 64th anniversary of our independence as a nation. Being a significant day in our national history, it must therefore not be mere turn of a calendar page but a day that resonates with the promise of our future, particularly when we reflect on the sacrifices of our founding fathers who laid the foundation upon which we are today.
“In this vein, Nigerian Youths must lead and come to terms with the reality that the power to reclaim and reshape our nation lie in their hands. They must take up this task of liberating our country from the shackles of poor leadership. They cannot leave it for any other segment of the society.
“We all know that it is not going to be an easy task, but let us draw our strength from the unwavering resolve of our forefathers who fought tirelessly for the sovereignty we now enjoy.
“We must take our citizenship responsibilities as a clarion call by engaging and participating actively in democratic processes, holding ourselves and our leaders accountable. Our voices, our votes, and our actions are the tools with which we can restore the Nigeria of our dreams, envisioned by our forefathers.
“As we celebrate the 64th anniversary of our togetherness as a nation, I wish above all things that Nigeria of our dreams, where unity, peace, progress and prosperity are entrenched, becomes a reality in no time.
“As we mark and celebrate today, may it remind us of our shared heritage and our common destiny, even as we continue to grow in strength and unity, overcoming our challenges and realizing our vast potentials as a nation where no man is oppressed,” so concluded Ozigbo, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp).
