Nigeria @63: Tinubu lauds founding fathers’ dedication, leadership

Nigeria @63: Tinubu lauds founding fathers’ dedication, leadership

President Bola Tinubu has lauded the country’s founding fathers for their doggedness, patriotism and activism that culminated in Nigeria’s freedom from colonialists 63 years ago.

He stated this on Sunday in Abuja in an address to Nigerians on the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary.

He said that their efforts gave life to the belief in Nigeria as the sovereign and independent nation that it is today.

In his words, “On this solemn, yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria.

“From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave life to the belief in Nigeria as a sovereign and independent nation.

“Let us, at this very moment, affirm that as Nigerians, we are all endowed with the sacred rights and individual gifts that God has bestowed on us as a nation and as human beings. No one is greater or lesser than the other.

“The triumphs that Nigeria has achieved shall define us. The travails we have endured shall strengthen us. And no other nation or power on this earth shall keep us from our rightful place and destiny.

“Nigeria is remarkable in its formation and essential character. We are a broad and dynamic blend of ethnic groups, religions, traditions and cultures. Yet, our bonds are intangible, yet strong, invisible yet universal.

“We are joined by a common thirst for peace and progress, by the common dream of prosperity and harmony and by the unifying ideals of tolerance and justice.’’

(NAN)