The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has urged Nigerians, particularly the people of Bauchi State, to remain united and peaceful in their quest for a prosperous nation. In his goodwill message to commemorate Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, the Governor congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, acknowledging their resilience and enduring spirit.
The Governor's message, issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, emphasised the significance of the anniversary as an opportunity for Nigerians to celebrate their country's freedom and reflect on its journey since independence. He appreciated the sacrifices of past generations and renewed the commitment to building a united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria.
The Governor acknowledged the economic and social pressures facing families and communities, particularly the rising cost of living, and noted that these challenges should not erode people's hope or confidence in the future. He urged citizens to respond to present difficulties with greater solidarity, patience, and collective effort.
According to the Governor, unity, peace, and the common good must remain above individual and sectional differences. The Bauchi State Government, he said, remains committed to improving citizens' quality of life through sustained investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, economic empowerment, and urban and rural development.
Governor Bala Mohammed stressed that peace and security are essential prerequisites for sustainable development, urging citizens to uphold peaceful coexistence, tolerance, mutual respect, and understanding across ethnic, religious, political, and social divides. He called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community leaders to continue supporting peace-building efforts.
The Governor emphasised that nation-building is not solely the government's responsibility, but every citizen has a role to play in strengthening society and advancing development. He urged citizens to uphold values of hard work, honesty, discipline, justice, accountability, tolerance, mutual respect, and patriotism.
Governor Bala Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the people of Bauchi State for their confidence, support, and goodwill throughout his tenure, noting that the 66th Independence Anniversary is particularly significant as it is his final Independence Anniversary in his present capacity as Governor.
Key points
- The Governor called for unity and peace among Nigerians.
- He acknowledged the economic and social pressures facing families and communities.
- The Governor emphasised the importance of peace and security for sustainable development.
