Fifty-seven years after the Nigerian civil battle, President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria had survived a number of crises that would have led to the dissolution of different nations.
Commending residents for his or her dedication to upholding the sovereignty of the nation, the president stated the individuals have learnt to embrace their diversities.
He stated, “Since independence, our nation has survived many crises and upheavals that led to the dissolution and disintegration of many different nations worldwide.
“Six years after independence, our nation descended right into a political disaster that led to a bitter and avoidable civil battle,” the president stated.
President Tinubu additionally said that whereas the civil battle ushered within the nation’s darkest moments, Nigerians have continued to handle their variations whereas working in direction of reaching a extra excellent nation.
“Since getting back from the brink of that darkest second, now we have realized to embrace our variety and handle our variations higher as we proceed to work in direction of engendering a extra excellent union,” he famous.
He additionally stated that as Nigerians, challenges have moderately than leaving residents damaged has original a formidable drive that has stored them united and stored the nation viable.
“Regardless of the numerous challenges that buffeted our nation, we stay a powerful, united, and viable sovereign nation,” he added.