Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience of Nigerians in holding the country together despite the socioeconomic and security challenges.
Mr Abubakar, in his independence message signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe, on Tuesday, wished Nigerians a happy 65th independence anniversary celebration.
He urged Nigerians to keep hope alive, saying that with the right leadership, the country can still rise to reclaim its rightful place among the comity of nations.
The former vice president stated that, despite the country’s immense human and material resources, millions of Nigerians still faced the challenges of unemployment, hunger, and insecurity.
He called on Nigerians not to lose faith but to look forward to a better tomorrow.
Mr Abubakar said, “The beauty of democracy lies in the power of the ballot,” adding, “That is the power no cabal can take away from the people.”