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NIGERIA @ 59: Okowa Urges Nigerians To Rekindle Hope In The Nation

GOVERNOR of Delta, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians to rekindle hope in the nation as they celebrate its 59th Independence anniversary.

He made the call on Tuesday at the celebration in Asaba.

According to the governor, all over the world, countries are facing different challenges; we should therefore, face these challenges squarely and not allow them defeat us as a people.

He said: “Let us rekindle our hope, redouble our fervent prayers and supplication to God to see us through the numerous trials and unite us more than ever before.

"Our declarations should be positive both for leaders and the country; that way, we will have positive confirmation that the heavenly Father will grant our prayers.

“I appeal to all Deltans and indeed, all Nigerians, to rekindle their faith in a united country and in the continuous protection of democracy as the only viable system of governance, which is already bringing sustainable development to our nation in spite of obvious challenges.

"I wish to assure Deltans that government will not shirk its responsibilities to its citizens as we shall at all times, conscientiously pursue what is in the best interest of the State and according to the provisions of our Constitution.

“At 59, if we are to make further progress and follow the speed of sustainable development across the globe as a united people, we need to check our emphasis on regional, ethnic and religious divides."

Okowa called for concerted effort by all to foster growth and development in every part of the country.

He said that Nigerians let us look at themselves and share a sense of belonging as members of one family.

"Fifty-nine years in the life of any human being or entity is a remarkable point to acknowledge and take stock.

"I, therefore, salute our past and present leaders whose foresight and sacrifice brought us the independence, which we are celebrating.

"I also salute our people, especially Deltans, who over the years, made sacrifices to ensure that our country remains united and committed to the path of democracy.

“As a government, we have maintained a steady focus on the economy of the State with a view to promoting prosperity and public- private-partnership in economic development.

"The State government has expended considerable resources towards improving basic infrastructure notably roads, drainages, healthcare, electricity, schools, bridges, housing, urban renewal and portable water supply.

"This administration is determined to sustain this trend. It is however, doubtful if government alone can do all.

"Accordingly, this administration is exploring private sector participation in the overall development of the State.

“So far, we have laid the foundation for a critical mass of skills for entrepreneurship and business development.

" Over 20,000 persons benefited from our flagship Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP), Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP) and similar programmes undertaken by Ministries of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Commerce and Industry, Women Affairs, including Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency," the governor said.

He appealled to beneficiaries of the schemes to avoid selling off the empowerment tools handed over to them by the government at the end of their trainings.

According to him, such an act defeats the purpose of creating a group of determined SME operators who will turn the State’s and country’s economies around.

"It is expected that the progress they make can and should be the envy of those who opt for white collar jobs.”

The celebration featured match past by the military, paramilitary agencies, students and pupils of public and private schools.

He said that Nigerians let us look at themselves and share a sense of belonging as members of one family.

Sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians who believe in the nation that is.

Happy people are celebrating the country's Independence Anniversary, while pessimistic souls are wailing and wetting their mats with tears from hatred.

Sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians will all be here next year on a bigger level as we celebrate our nations 60th Independence Anniversary.

God bless Delta State.
God bless Nigeria.

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hope on which country?

Bunch of bleepers

[quote author= post=82753680]Sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians who believe in the nation that is.

Happy people are celebrating the country's Independence Anniversary, while pessimistic souls are wailing and wetting their mats with tears from hatred.

Sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians will all be here next year on a bigger level as we celebrate our nations 60th Independence Anniversary.

God bless Delta State.
God bless Nigeria.[/quote]I spit on cowhari and his surporters

I'm sure that cake cost nothing less than N50m. Cake that they will eventually make for 13k. Nigeria we hail thee

Has the common man in Nigeria had any independent?is just the leaders in my opinion that are enjoying independence nothing for the common man, what are we celebrating for ?it would have been better for us that the colonial masters are still with us .it would have benefited the common man more before this group of looters emerged to lead us .

Maldini212:
I spit on cowhari and his surporters

Smellos spitting.

Now, begin to slap your self!

Let's go....

One......

[quote author= post=82754056]Smellos spitting.

Now, begin to slap your self!

Let's go....

One......[/quote]I spit on cowhari and his surporters

Maldini212:
Boko haram
Will soon kill you

Seun, Mynd44 OAM4J Dominique.
Rule 2.

Let Buhari leave that seat first then we can start to rekindle hope in Nigeria.

[quote author= post=82754056]Smellos spitting.

Now, begin to slap your self!

Let's go....

One......[/quote]mynd44 lalasticlala
rule 2

Happy Independence Day Good Nigerians.
Wailers can pee on their mats all night.
Na dem sabi

[s][quote author= post=82754056]Smellos spitting.

Now, begin to slap your self!

Let's go....

One......[/quote][/s]

[s][quote author= post=82753680]Sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians who believe in the nation that is.

Happy people are celebrating the country's Independence Anniversary, while pessimistic souls are wailing and wetting their mats with tears from hatred.

Sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians will all be here next year on a bigger level as we celebrate our nations 60th Independence Anniversary.

God bless Delta State.
God bless Nigeria.[/quote][/s]

12inchess:
Let Buhari leave that seat first then we can start to rekindle hope in Nigeria.

It is hypocritical to think that buhari is the ONLY cause of the woes in this country while you overlook the cluelessness of the state Governors and other political leaders.

Buhari is just one man jare.

[s][quote author= post=82754423]Happy Independence Day Good Nigerians.
Wailers can pee on their mats all night.
Na dem sabi[/quote][/s]

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YorubaAssasin:

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HOPE is what we need to actually most in this country. though happiness is not a sustainable condition in nature... it just breaks my heart to note that buhari is the representation of nigeria. a sick illiterate incompetent dictator. a leader is the expressed collective Commination of the nature of the people he rules.. if Buhari is as such that expression then if we are not doomed then we very near... I refuse to loose my HOPE cause that's all I have to offer my country.. and I believe that we shall be great again

[quote author= post=82753680]Sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians who believe in the nation that is.

Happy people are celebrating the country's Independence Anniversary, while pessimistic souls are wailing and wetting their mats with tears from hatred.

Sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians will all be here next year on a bigger level as we celebrate our nations 60th Independence Anniversary.

God bless Delta State.
God bless Nigeria.[/quote]Nigeria celebrated the independence in DARKNESS! Shame on all of your APC apologists!

Hope? When the past governors has looted all Delta State funds abi?

Bodexman:
It is hypocritical to think that buhari is the ONLY cause of the woes in this country while you overlook the cluelessness of the state Governors and other political leaders.

Buhari is just one man jare.

Buhari is not the cause of our woes though one of the causes because he ruled in the past. But it is buhari that sealed the deal. Buhari is like substituting Kanu Nwankwo from bench into the match while being two goals down only for them to score u another two goals in 5 mins. The best thing is just to off tv.

no hope for the country, after buhari another illiterate takes over

mad people