The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has congratulated Rivers people and all Nigerians on the 60th Independence anniversary of the country. The APC said in a statement issued in Port Harcourt by its Spokesman, Chief Ogbonna Nwuke, that although there have been hiccups on the way, Nigerians still have reason to be thankful to God for his mercy, blessings and protection.
“We are celebrating 60 years of nationhood. It has not been easy. It has been bumpy some of the time, but we have remained a united and sovereign nation. “As a nation, we owe our country’s survival to God who has shown infinite mercy and secured our aspirations as a people. Thanks to Him, our undying effort to build a more resourceful and transparent system that is responsive, God fearing and fair has remained on course.
“We similarly commend the Buhari administration for its courage and determination in tackling pressing national issues. “We are particularly pleased with the efforts being made to diversify the economy, provide meaningful infrastructure, surmount insecurity and instability, and lay the foundation for a prosperous, progressive and healthy nation.
“The APC salutes the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi for the good work he is doing to rejuvenate Nigeria’s rail sector. In doing so, our leader has emerged a true patriot that Nigerians are proud of”, the statement said. “At 60, the current leadership in Rivers State cannot continue to tow a path of profligate spending. Unfortunately, wanton profligacy has become the hallmark of the Wike administration. As the nation attains 60, this is the time to use the Rivers common wealth for the benefit of the people”, the statement added.
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