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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lauded the resilience and endurance of Nigerians despite alleged biting economic hardship and insecurity, while faulting the All Progressives Congress-led government for failing to safeguard citizens’ welfare as the nation marks its 65th Independence anniversary.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku lamented that Nigerians continue to face harsh economic conditions and rising insecurity.

As Nigeria, which gained independence on October 1, 1960, turns 65 tomorrow, citizens have been sharing their reflections on the nation’s progress, challenges, and future prospects.

In his message, Atiku lamented that “Nigerians are enduring excruciating pains from raging insecurity, rising food scarcity, mass unemployment, and a dangerous climate of hopelessness, all compounded by the insensitivity of the APC-led administration.

“It is tragic that in a country blessed with immense human and material resources, millions of our people have been reduced to refugees and beggars in their fatherland. Every responsible government holds the welfare and security of its citizens as supreme. But what we have today is an administration that has abandoned its people. Hunger is killing Nigerians, bandits are massacring communities, yet President Tinubu and his cabinet stand by, unmoved and uncaring.

“Calling on citizens not to lose faith, Atiku reminded Nigerians that 2027 provides a clear opportunity to reject bad leadership and reclaim the promise of a better tomorrow.

“The beauty of democracy lies in the power of the ballot. Oppressed and battered as our people may feel today, they will have the chance to sweep away this inept government at the next polls. That is the power no cabal can take away from the people.”

Atiku encouraged Nigerians not to lose hope, stressing that with the right leadership, the nation can overcome years of failed governance and reclaim its rightful position among the community of nations.

The statement continued, “At 65, Atiku noted, Nigeria remains a giant moving painfully slow on the feet of clay, a direct result of decades of poor leadership and wasteful governance.”

Yet, he urged Nigerians to keep hope alive, insisting that with the right leadership, the country can still rise from the ashes of failed governance to reclaim its rightful place among the comity of nations.

“He wishes Nigerians a happy 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration.”

Ofunaofu:
It's not easy. Even Tinubu himself and the APC know very well that they have inflicted untold hardship and strife on Nigerians, which is why they keep telling Nigerians to continue to endure, admitting they have no solution.

helinues:
The resilience no be here. Nigerians are rugged.. bitter truth

Osebanjo:
I am actually looking forward to Atikus presidency no lies.

thisweekng:
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Chief Olawale Edun has said the last time Nigeria’s economy looked stable was about a decade ago.

He made this statement during his maiden press conference as Minister of Finance where he outlined President Bola Tinubu’s vision, agenda and strategy for the economy.

He said, “I think as we all know, we are not where we should be. The economy is barely growing above the rate of population growth.

“But it was not always so, and I think in trying to look at the way forward, if we now have a situation of slow growth, double-digit inflation, weak/depreciating exchange rate, as well as security concerns that are resulting in an economy that is not growing and not taking Nigerians out of poverty.

“If we think back to the last time when the economy was stable- when it was growing, when inflation was low, and the interest rate was affordable, that period was about a decade ago. Growth was about 6% in 2013 and 2014.”
Private sector to drive the economy

https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/01/the-last-time-nigerias-economy-was-stable-was-about-a-decade-ago-wale-edun/

helinues:
The resilience no be here. Nigerians are rugged.. bitter truth

iwaeda:
Even the agberos are feeling it, hardly does a vehicle makes 5 trips per day. By 11 am most roads in Lagos are deserted. Except Lekki with bad roads.

Glimpsetv:
A large crowd of Lagosians was filmed in a long queue struggling to collect a loaf of bread. To maintain order, several military personnel were on the ground to control the crowd. This has triggered a lot of reactions online.

Watch the video, share your thoughts in the comments.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYltMapDyIo?si=0-hO0Vt5C9uBxVd1

Osebanjo:
I am actually looking forward to Atikus presidency no lies.

destinychildolu:
We will survive this affliction. It's just till 2027

destinychildolu:
We will survive this affliction. It's just till 2027

iwaeda:
Even the agberos are feeling it, hardly does a vehicle makes 5 trips per day. By 11 am most roads in Lagos are deserted. Except Lekki with bad roads.

Kharol1234:
Not a lie, I have observed it that's why most times the Drivers increase there price a little.