The Ogun state chairman of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) Hon. Iredee Oginni took records of Nigeria’s chequered economic and Socio-political history since independence and submitted that in spite of the bottlenecks, the nation is should hope for the very best.
To achieve greatness however, Oginni canvassed for policy consistency saying that development in the country has been largely encumbered by inconsistencies in policy formulation and implementation.
In her good will message to the nation on her 56th Independence Anniversary, Oginni also urged for love and unity of purpose among Nigerians irrespective of religious, political and ethnic affiliations, adding that such is the only way the nation can realize its full potentials with all the abundant human and natural resources.
Oginni appealed to those behind the current wave of insurgencies and militancy to have a rethink “because there is no other country they can call theirs if they destroy Nigeria. Whatever grievances or misgivings, resorting to violence is not an option because we have various organs or channels established to seek redress .
Lamenting the negative consequences of the security challenges in the country, Oginni said, “We have more reasons and gains to live together in peace than otherwise. No nation achieves greatness by incessant violence and infighting. We are not only wasting the lives of our compatriots but also destroying our commonwealth as a nation, because we are deploying our scarce national resources in fighting insurgents and militants instead of on developmental projects.
“Indeed, this is not the way to go. We have had enough of violence and bloodletting. It is time for us all to renew our bond of brotherhood and live harmoniously. We must all accept the challenge to chart a new course and make Nigeria a better place. Happily, democracy, which we all accept as the best form of government, offers opportunities for everyone to realize his or her potential because it is participatory and representative”,
Finally, Oginni called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the nation and remain optimistic that Nigeria would come out of its challenges a united, stronger and more prosperous nation.
She wishes Nigerians a happy fruitful and promising Independence Anniversary.
Signed:
Ifemosu Michael
Media House(UPN)