Awka, Nigeria – Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Tuesday said the lofty dreams of Nigeria’s founding fathers are attainable if Nigerians re-dedicate themselves to the service of the country through collective actions.
Soludo made the assertion in Awka at the Independence Day Parade to mark the 64th anniversary of Nigeria as a sovereign state.
He said there was the need to go back and rekindle the flame that ignited the determination of the founding fathers to fight for and obtain independence.
“For 64 years, we have been striving to build a more perfect nation. We have made progress and leaps in various ways but we still live with our challenges.
“My message today is that amidst our challenges, our tomorrow will be greater and brighter. I see prosperity and hope that the dreams and labour of our founding fathers will never be in vain.
“Our founding fathers had lofty dreams for us and they are not unattainable. We just need collective actions by puting our abundant human and natural resources together.
“If Nigerians, together, can build upon the foundation of our founding fathers, Nigeria will be far greater than what our founding fathers dreamt for us. I believe we can,” he said.
The Governor promised that his administration would continue to work round the clock to deepen democratic governance in the state.
“I want to assure residents of Anambra that brighter and better days are ahead. With the just concluded Local government elections, we will deliver the dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots.
“We will continue to prioritise sound qualitative education for our children because that is the bridge for the future, as well as the welfare of government workers and pensioners in the state.”
Operatives of the Nigerian Police, Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade, Nigerian Girl Guides Association, Secondary and Primary school students were part of the National Day parade.
