The Former Governors Forum (FGF) has warmly felicitated and celebrated with all Nigerians on the occasion of the celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary on Sunday, October 1.
According to the Forum, the historical journey of Nigeria and its citizens in the last 63 years exemplified fortitude and defined opportunities as a nation.
A statement jointly signed by the chairman of the Forum and former governor of Niger State, Dr Babangida Aliyu (Talban Minna), and Executive Secretary, Prof. Tunde Esan, said the occasion equally provided an opportunity for Nigerians to continue to appreciate true virtues of peace and harmony, as the nation’s journey in the last few months appropriated the fundamentals of heterogeneity with varied opinions, positions and appropriations in national discourse.
“Tested through national trials and strengthened by determined and enterprising populace, the history of our nation cannot easily be dismissed as bothering on mere adversities.
“Therefore, the national celebration of independence day which cut across all tribes in Nigeria, reminds us of our oneness and togetherness, and the potentialities of a nation strategically placed as a beacon of hope for the black race.
“It’s equally an opportunity for Nigerians to continue to appreciate true virtues of peace and harmony, as the nation’s journey in the last few months appropriates the fundamentals of heterogeneity with varied opinions, positions and appropriations in national discourse.
“As the day of the independence celebration is etched in our national memory, we use the opportunity to call on all Nigerians to continue to embrace fundamental principles of unity in diversity, and also for the government at all levels to accelerate programs that will alleviate poverty and enhance opportunities for Nigerians.
“Former Governors Forum congratulate all Nigerians on this occasion and wish all happy celebrations,” they stated.
