Nigeria 59th Independence: We will achieve more together as Nigerians –APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 59th Independence Anniversary advising the citizens to shun divisive tendencies as the country is better off as an indivisible entity.

The party issued this statement on Monday in Abuja by the APC spokesman, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, “We remember and salute our founding fathers who fought for the independence of our great country and also members of our Armed Forces, many of whom have paid the supreme sacrifice to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity and keep our country united”.

The APC said in the face of challenges, the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has triumphed, recording giant strides in all sectors of the economy. The statement partly reads; “As a nation, we are better together than we are apart. Hence, we must be wary of those who hide under religion, politics, tribe and sundry groupings to turn us against one another. Despite our perceived differences, our strength and progress depend on our ability to harness our rich diversity.

“We admonish well-meaning Nigerians to engage only in acts that would heal our fault lines by promoting ethnic and religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence, which would engender Nigeria’s growth and development.

“As Africa’s most populous nation,  we Nigerians can do much better, given our natural resources and potential. The President Buhari administration is committed to building on and affirming our Giant of Africa status”, APC declared.