Nigerians can build a stronger, prospective nation, says Bello

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, says that Nigerians can build a stronger and more prosperous nation through collective prayers and aspirations.

Bello said this in his 63rd independence celebration message issued by his Media Aide, Mr Onogwu Mohammed, in Lokoja on Sunday.

“I believe that Nigerians can continue building a stronger and more prosperous nation through our collective prayers and aspirations.

“To Nigerians, especially those born after the civil war, these 63 years have been characterized by cautious optimism in our quest for a functional nationhood.

“Nonetheless, amidst the ups and downs, it has also been 63 years of God’s divine compassion and mercy that we are where we are today.

“On this momentous occasion, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to our esteemed leader and the President of our great nation, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and to the resilient people of Nigeria who have unwaveringly believed in our nation’s diversity, ” he said.

Governor acknowledged the unwavering support and significant contributions made by Kogi people to the state’s development over the years.

He said that the anniversary was marked by substantial translation of the state’s blueprint into tangible projects across various sectors.
“Some of which are now available for your benefit, while others are in the final stages, awaiting commissioning before year-end.

“To me, this is the essence of governance, and it aligns with the solemn promise I made during my first Inaugural Address in 2016: that all of Kogi’s resources will be harnessed for the betterment of all its people. Our accomplishments thus far shall not deter us from pursuing even more ambitious projects.

“We remain committed to doing more, much more, even between now and the handover to a worthy successor in 2024, whom we trust to uphold and accelerate the momentum of development we have set,” he said.

Bello urged the people to engage in introspection and prayers, emphasising that, in spite of challenges, Kogi and Nigeria had much to be thankful for.