Nigeria At 62: Jonathan Hails Nigerians’ Nationalism, Sues For Harmony, Solidarity

Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has prolonged his compliments to Nigerians on the event of the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary.

The former President in a goodwill message he in my opinion signed cited that the match presents Nigerians a danger to replicate on the ride of nationhood and the prospect of growth and greatness, including that the human beings have been steadfast in patriotism in difficult times.

Dr Jonathan additionally referred to that this year’s anniversary comes at a time the state is getting ready for typical elections and entreated Nigerians to prioritise patriotism, cohesion and peace as they make their options at the polls in 2023.

The full textual content of Dr Jonathan’s goodwill message reads, “Today, we mark any other anniversary of our independence from the grip of colonialism. We replicate on the guarantees of freedom, hope, peace, and harmony that come with independence.

“Sixty-two years into this journey, we have each and every purpose to mirror on the trip of our nationhood, the prospect of our greatness and how to surmount the challenges that restrict our growth as a nation.

“As a country, we have made great affects on the world stage in sports, arts, music, and academia. Our residents have asserted themselves as human beings with strength, courage, and honour in exceptional spheres.

“We have remained steadfast in patriotism in difficult instances of our nationhood, validated belief in moments of doubt, displayed resilience in instances of adversity and pursued peace when our cohesion used to be threatened.

“Fellow Nigerians, our anniversary this yr comes at a time our state is getting ready for commonplace elections. It is a quintessential second for us all. The elections furnish every other chance for our residents to exhibit our belief in the greatness of our nation. Let us be patriotic in the preferences we make.

“Let us prioritise the team spirit and peace of our usa in our campaigns, and thru the choices, we make at the polls subsequent year.

“Ours is a tremendous country with boundless possibilities. Let us work in unity, stay in peace, promote justice, and accommodate every other. That way, we shall construct an inclusive and cohesive society the place everybody is happy, safe, and proud of his country. Happy Independence Anniversary, Nigeria.”