Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has called on Nigerians, particularly the people of Bauchi State, to remain united, peaceful and committed to building a prosperous and inclusive nation.
The governor, in his goodwill message to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, urged citizens to respond to present challenges with greater solidarity, patience and collective effort.
He stressed that unity, peace and the common good must remain above individual and sectional differences.
According to him, the Bauchi State Government remains committed to improving the quality of life of citizens through sustained investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, economic empowerment, urban and rural development, youth and women empowerment, institutional reforms, digital transformation and improved public service delivery.
He emphasised that peace and security remain essential prerequisites for sustainable development.
He therefore called on citizens to uphold peaceful coexistence, tolerance, mutual respect and understanding across ethnic, religious, political and social divides.
He also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, youth and women organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders to continue supporting peace-building efforts and constructive engagement across communities.
The Governor stressed that nation-building is not the sole responsibility of government, noting that every citizen has an important role to play in strengthening society and advancing development.
He called on civil servants, teachers, farmers, entrepreneurs, professionals, traditional and religious leaders, community leaders and young people to uphold the values of hard work, honesty, discipline, justice, accountability, tolerance, mutual respect and patriotism.