A non-governmental organisation, Aspire Greatness Initiative (AGI), has said the country can be great again if the citizens become more united, peaceful, patriotic and ensure justice for all irrespective of ethnic, political or religious leanings.
The organisation stated this in a statement by the chairman and member of its board of directors, Pius Nzewuihe and Oladokun Hassan, respectively made available to LEADERSHIP after its inauguration in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
The statement read in part: “AGI is envisioned to mobilize individuals, ethnic, political, social and religious groups towards national consciousness and development.
“Summarily, we must aspire for greatness again as a country in every facets of our lives. Be it in economics and social development, education, medicine, food sufficiency, sports, art, and music.
“AGI is here to re-create the consciousness of nationalism and patriotism, while pursuing and encouraging peace, unity, and justice through engagement with various levels of governments and groups.”
It encouraged the youth, whom it referred to as “Tomorrow People”, to be on the forefront of its aspirations, adding that they had a central role to play to harness the human and material resources God blessed the country with.
“We as well recognise the various policies and instruments from both private and public institutions addressing various issues of concern, yet we cannot deny the fact that we have not yet arrived.
“Consequently, peace, unity and justice remain the bedrock of our nation’s developmental objective and yet require more attention,” the statement said.
It added that other nations both on the African continent and others had gone through even tougher times than Nigerians, yet they survived them through patriotism, hence, Nigerians must do same.
It added that it behoves on us all, adults and youths alike, to step out and be counted to embrace AGI in order to nurture a generation of leaders and followers that will raise the bar for the growth of the country.
“In this wise, we shall be organising forums to engage ethnic nationalities, religious groups, traditional institutions, academia, governments at all levels, civil society organizations, trade unions, youths, students, parents for an all encompassing approach to issues of national concern,” it said.
