Nigeria at 60: Aisha Buhari addresses citizens

First Woman, Aisha Buhari, has suggested Nigerians to remain centered and stay on the trail of nation-building.

The president’s spouse gave the counsel in her message on Nigeria’s sixtieth Independence Anniversary.

Aisha acknowledged the heroics of residents who made sacrifices for the nation.

“I’m completely happy to be a part of in the present day’s celebration as I congratulate Nigerians on the attainment of sixtieth anniversary of our nationhood. Our progress, regardless of big challenges is a results of the dogged sacrifices of our heroes previous each women and men.

“I want to specifically be aware the contributions of nice women and men to the conclusion of 1 Nigeria. We’ve got an obligation not simply to recollect them, however to imbibe their spirit of patriotism and unity. It will be important that we stay centered in our drive to realize the Nigeria of their dream, our dream.”

In his broadcast, President Muhammadu Buhari criticized governments from 1999 to 2015.

Olusegun Obasanjo, Shehu Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan have been presidents throughout the interval.

The incumbent acknowledged that they presided over “near-destruction”.

Buhari additionally introduced {that a} litre of petrol will now promote at N161.

Nigeria, the world’s most populous black nation, gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960.