Kunle Adelabu As Nigeria celebrates her 64th Independence anniversary today, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep Babajimi Benson, has enjoined his constituents to celebrate what he has achieved with them as their representative. He made the call in his independence Day statement, while also commending their resilence despite the challenges that they are confronted with. Benson, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, said that he has been able to make laudable impacts in the areas of educational infrastructures, road healthcare, empowerment, food bank among others.…
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Independence Day: Senator Tokunbo Abiru Urges Nigerians To Be Steadfast, Hopeful
Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adeotkunbo Abiru, FCA, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast, hopeful and resilient in the face of challenges the nation is facing, stressing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. In his Independence message, Senator Abiru advocated that Nigeria’s diversities should be a source of unity and progress, urging Nigerians to shun all divisive rhetoric, and intolerance towards fellow countrymen. Abiru, who is the Chairman, Southern Senator Forum and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance…
Read MoreIndependence Day Serves As A Reminder Of Founding Fathers’ Sacrifices – Ijede LCDA Chair
Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDa) of Ikordu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has described the Independence Day as a special day that reminded us of the sacrifices of the Nigeria’s founding fathers and patriots made to achieve the country’s freedom. She said that the country has remained united despite numerous challenges, and called on Nigerians to continue to give their support to President Bola Tinubu, to restore the economy. “I join the good people of Ijede LCDA and our…
Read MoreLet’s Continue To Think Of What To Contribute To Nigeria’s Growth – Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA’s Chairmanship Aspirant
Jare Olukotun A Chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Pastor Abayomi Adelakun, (FCA, ACA, ACTI), has charged Nigerians to continue to think of ways to contribute to the growth and development of the county in their own little ways. He also called for prayers for those in positions of authority and for the country, instead of uttering negative words at them. Pastor Abayomi, a former Chairman of the Community Developmnet Committee (CDC), Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, gave the charges in an Independence Day statement today. “In the past…
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By S. O. K. Shillings On October 1, 1960, the Union Jack was lowered and the green-white-green of independent Nigeria was hoisted. So, Nigeria joined some other countries as an independent nation and we have celebrated the anniversary the 64th. But how has it faired and are we truly an independent country? The Berlin Conference in 1885 it was whence the territory of Africa was demarcated and shared among European superpowers, to wit: Britain, France, Belgium, Portugal and Germany, for exploitation denoted by one-sided trade, slavery and imposition of culture…
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