Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike said that despite the challenges in the country, the Tinubu administration has made progress.
He, therefore, urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity as the government works hard to make their future bright.
Wike said: ‘This is a special occasion when we pay tribute to our founding fathers who laboured dauntlessly to birth a formidable country which today stands tall in the comity of nations.
”It is also a celebration of our brotherhood and unity, which have been woven from the loom of our diversity.
‘It is our firm belief that no city can be said to be a city without a good network of roads, hence our focus on road construction. Other sectors are receiving due attention as well.”
*NBA calls for justice
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) called on leaders and citizens alike to ensure that justice and fairness remain the foundation of the nation’s progress.
The association said in a statement by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), that independence should not be viewed merely as a historic event to be celebrated annually but as an ongoing responsibility to safeguard freedom, strengthen democracy, and protect the dignity of every citizen.
‘Independence is not only about sovereignty. it is about ensuring that the rights of every Nigerian are preserved and that no one is above the law, and no one is beneath its protection,’ the NBA added.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since October 1, 1960, the association noted that the country’s history has been one of ‘trials and triumphs, setbacks and renewals.’ But the NBA commended the resilience of Nigerians in keeping faith with the vision of the nation’s founding fathers.
It urged Nigerians to see the 65th Independence Day as an opportunity not only to reflect but to renew hope and commitment to building a stronger, freer, and more prosperous country.