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By Ibrahim Abdul
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Thursday, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 60th Independence Day celebration, stressing that after two decades of democratic process, the political class must advance democracy, peace and prosperity through mutual interests based on shared democratic values.
In a statement signed by his press secretary, Humwashi Wonosiko, Governor Fintiri said: “It is possible to achieve a truly free society rooted in common values in order for democracy to thrive”.
Congratulating Nigerians for witnessing the diamond independence anniversary, Fintiri advised citizens not to allow the current challenges facing Nigeria threaten the nation’s co-existence, but rather see them as possibilities.
The Governor explained that the 2020 anniversary theme, “Nigeria @60 together”, presented an opportunity for join efforts to confront the twin-crisis of COVID-19 and poverty through deepening capacity cooperation to overcome challenges.
He regretted that these were trying times in Nigerian history and tasked all to endeavour to bring together an ever-divided country. He said: “We fought an unfortunate civil war, we’ve been through a cycle of conflicts and crisis, and most recently kidnapping and insurgency, but going forward, we must fight obstacles to move forward the boundaries of freedom, the only danger to the hope that is Nigeria. Let’s borrow from our founding fathers and preserve the better Nigeria they have hoped for in our journey to nationhood”.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri reassured the people of Adamawa State that as a government, “We will not fail to liberate our people, restore material wealth and true essence of democracy, and bring prosperity in our social contract with the people of the state.”
The Governor believes that Adamawa people deserve more after 60 years of self-rule in Nigeria, and promised to make a difference within the remaining period of his mandate.
“We are ready to help restore the pride of the people, heal the cruel legacies of suspicion, underdevelopment unemployment, poor housing, and inadequate education and security.”