Nigeria at 63: Sen. Karimi Felicitates With Kogites, Nigerians’
… Commend loyalty of Kogi Westerners, says it is time for reflection
The Senator Representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Karimi has commended Nigerians, particularly praised people of Kogi West for their steadfastness and loyalty to the country, in the face of the modest successes recorded and the developmental challenges the nation has faced since independence.
The Senator stated this in a goodwill message on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary in which he encouraged Nigerians not to despair but remain committed to the task of charting a more progressive path for a greater tomorrow.
The goodwill message was made available to journalists in Lokoja, says inspite the challenges, the Country has made remarkable progress.
The Senator noted that the anniversary offers citizens of Kogi West in particular and leaders of the country to reflect on Nigeria’s journey of nationhood since independence, described Nigeria as a work in progress.
“It is now 63 years since our dear country got her independence from Britain. This commemoration offers us the opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s great journey of nationhood; acclaim our modest strides, reassess the odds we survived, chart a path out of present challenges and renew our hopes for a greater tomorrow.
“Rather than despair, we should look back at the encouraging signposts that set the tone for an auspicious future and the promise that we could attain our growth and development goals”.
“As we mark yet another independence anniversary, we should focus our energy towards bringing to fruition the dream of Kogi State, Nigeria realising its full potential. Happy Independence Anniversary”.