Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 63rd independence anniversary.
In a statement signed by her Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair and made available to newsmen, the Dr Edu said the celebration, though at a low key is symbolic in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope administration.
The Minister said “the country’s 63rd Independence anniversary is a special occasion for all of us Nigerians, regardless of our background, tribe or religion to celebrate the gains of freedom, saluting the sacrifices of our founding fathers.”
Urging for a renewal of faith in Nigeria, Dr. Edu gave the assurance that with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a new lease of life for Nigeria is in the offering for all Nigerians.
She called on all citizens, especially the youths and women to stay patriotic and work with the Government of President Tinubu on rebuilding and restructuring the system to yield better dividends.
“Our love and faith in Nigeria must never waver; they must rule our hearts at all times. As a youth myself, I call on the young people to see the survival and greatness of Nigeria as tasks that must be done. Let’s therefore, celebrate our 63rd independence anniversary with joy and pride, knowing that we belong to a great country with a rich history and bright future,” Dr. Edu said in the statement.
Continuing, the Minister canvassed the support of all Nigerians for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda that will end hunger and multi-dimensional poverty in Nigeria, “including a reduction in humanitarian crises which my Ministry is spearheading.”
“Our dear President needs the collective support of Nigerians to enable him to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at ushering in a new lease of life for everyone.
“Our country’s 63rd independence anniversary, therefore, presents us with a beautiful opportunity to rededicate ourselves to upholding the ideals of our founding fathers and the goals of the present administration. Happy independence, Nigerians,” she added.
