Nigeria @61: A Time For National Reflection, Evaluation Is Now, Says Hon. Onuigbo

Member Representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has said the celebration of the country’s 61st Independence celebration is a time to sit and reflect and evaluate the journey so far.

He said this is a practice of wisdom for anyone who wants to evaluate his failure and success at the age of 61.

Rep Onuigbo in a congratulatory message he personally endorsed on Friday while remarking that the country is not a failure expressed optimism that the country will continue to triumph despite the challenges it has passed through.

The lawmaker further noted that it is time to include the youth in the leadership corridor of the country, saying they must be listened to for an enhanced future for the country.

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He said, “But, Nigeria is not a failure— at least not yet. We have over the past sixty-one years gone through so many challenges. Yet, we have triumphed and will continue to do so.

“Today, we are beset by so many challenges ranging from terrorism, agitations for equity, climate change, unemployment, collapsing infrastructures, and many more.

“As Nigeria clocks 61 today, it is my sincerest wish that as a country, we should no longer push aside the glaring issues that bedevil us while chasing after what is not important. We must think constructively and champion the growth of our country as a people united.

“The future of this country belongs to the youths. We must therefore listen to them and ensure that the path to their dreams and aspirations is what we as leaders toe. Whether we agree to it or not, the truth is that the youths have a clearer idea about how the future they desire can be attained. We must listen to them and not drown out their increasingly loud voices.

“Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! We will continue to work hard to make you a great nation where citizens will be proud of, and foes envious of.”