By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
Nigeria’s deputy senate president, senator Jibrin Barau, assures citizens of overcoming challenges on Independence day
In a message on Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, offers reassurance and calls for unity and support.
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, expressed confidence that Nigeria’s current challenges are conquerable. He conveyed this message on the occasion of the country’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, emphasizing the importance of recommitting to the principles set forth by the nation’s founding leaders. The statement was released by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, on Saturday.
Barau urged Nigerians not to lose hope, underscoring President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to fulfilling his campaign pledges to the nation. Representing Kano North under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barau implored citizens to stand firm in their commitment to fostering national unity.
He encouraged them to stand behind the government and offer prayers for its success in effecting positive change for the country’s fortunes.
The Deputy President of the Senate reaffirmed President Tinubu’s resolve to revive the economy and address the prevailing security and other challenges confronting the nation.
“Fellow Nigerians, happy Independence Day. As we celebrate the 63rd Independence Anniversary – the liberty from colonial rule,” Barau said. “We must remember the enormous sacrifices made by our founding fathers; Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, and Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, among others, and recommit ourselves to the ideals they preached including the promotion of national unity, peace, justice, and tolerance.
“Yes, at 63, we have some challenges facing us as a country but they are surmountable. We will overcome them. Our country will come out stronger of its present challenges, by God’s grace.
“Let’s continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to actualize his policies and programs as encapsulated in the Renewed Hope Agenda. He has good intentions for the country. We will get it right,” he said.
In alignment with others calling on organized labor to reconsider their planned strike concerning petrol subsidy removal, Barau acknowledged that there are genuine efforts by the government to alleviate the impact of subsidy removal.