Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has charged Nigerians to collectively resolve to work collectively to make sure nationwide peace and unity.
Speaking on Tuesday in continuation of nationwide independence festivities, the governor enjoined Nigerians to place the nation first in all issues, insisting that particular person and collective sacrifices can make a world of distinction.
Otu burdened that it’s the sense of unity that will assure the indivisibility of the nation.
He emphasised that the sense of ingenuity will give beginning to technological breakthroughs whereas the citizen’s sense of patriotism will be an enabler of peace and safety of the nation.
Speaking on the cruel international financial surroundings, he assured that with little extra persistence and resilience, the nation will get out of of the woods.
“The same or less degree of this unfriendly economic climate is also prevalent in other parts of the world.
“What is required of all is solidarity, patience, resilience and love to collectively get our economy out of the woods.
“With our individual ideas put together, we will ultimately bring success to our present suffering,” Otu assured.
The governor enjoined all to eschew the fault traces of ethnicity, criminality, hate and rancour, however relatively imbibe the true spirit of brotherhood, patriotism and dedication to guard the nation’s democratic expertise.
