Independence Day: President Tinubu Assures Nigerians of a Progressive, Reformed Country …As Gov. Soludo Reads Address
By Ifeyinwa Ogwo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of a progressive, reformed country filled with abundance and opportunity—one where prosperity is broadly shared, every child can dream beyond the circumstances of their birth, and the nation’s immense promise is reflected in people’s lives.
“Today, as we celebrate our independence, we must speak honestly about the journey so far, the choices we made, and the country we are determined to build from here.”
President Tinubu’s Independence Day address, themed “From Freedom to Prosperity,” was read by the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo during the 66th Independence Day anniversary celebration at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka today, October 1.
“When I speak of prosperity, I do not speak merely of a larger economy, abstract numbers or better statistics. I mean something much more personal.
I mean a Nigeria in which the farmer can cultivate his land safely, produce more at lower cost, and earn a decent return for his labour.
“A Nigeria in which factories have reliable power, businesses can obtain credit, and young people can find productive work. A Nigeria in which food and transportation are affordable, education is within reach, and hard-working families can look towards the future with confidence,” the message stated.
The message also said that lowering the cost of living is the President’s priority.
“We will achieve this by lowering the cost of producing and moving the things Nigerians consume, and my government is focused on expanding mechanised irrigation and dry-season farming, improving access to seeds and fertiliser, holistically increasing mechanisation, and investing in storage and transportation. We are building and completing the roads, railways and ports that connect farms and factories to markets,” he added.
The event featured a march past by the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), and pupils from various primary and secondary schools.
