A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering, PDP, in Ebonyi State, Prince Tochukwu Okorie, has mentioned this 12 months’s Independence anniversary goes past a celebration of endurance however an pressing name to chart a daring new course towards the visions the founding fathers.
He referred to as for sturdy establishments, inclusive governance and accelerated growth.
Nigeria marks its 65th 12 months of independence on October 1, 2025.
“This anniversary is greater than a celebration of endurance; it’s an pressing name to chart a daring new course towards the Nigeria envisioned by our founding fathers—one in all sturdy establishments, inclusive governance, and accelerated growth,” he mentioned.
Okorie famous that Nigeria was born with immense promise: huge pure assets, wealthy cultural range, and unmatched human expertise however this promise has been remained largely unfulfilled.
“Cycles of optimism and setbacks, pervasive corruption, insecurity, and weak public establishments proceed to erode belief and alternative,” he mentioned.
“Nonetheless, there’s a lot to construct on. The resilience and creativity of Nigerians at house and overseas have put our music, literature, know-how, and entrepreneurship on the worldwide map.
“Since 1999, we’ve sustained 26 years of uninterrupted democracy—an achievement uncommon on the continent. Our youth actions and civil society are vibrant and more and more assertive.
“At 65, reflection alone is not sufficient. Nigeria should transfer from rhetoric to outcomes. Public workplace have to be a belief, not a privilege, and the nation should strengthen unbiased establishments, implement transparency in public spending, and wage an neutral combat in opposition to corruption.
“Oil can not maintain 200 million folks; investments in agriculture, manufacturing, know-how, and renewable power are vital to creating jobs and broadening the income base. Peace and justice are stipulations for progress, requiring safety reforms, neighborhood engagement, and swift justice to finish impunity. Above all, gender, youth, and marginalized communities have to be central to coverage making. Real federalism and equity in useful resource allocation will flip our range into power.
“Nigeria has proven it could stay one. Now we should show we are able to thrive collectively. The last word take a look at of independence can be how properly we remodel our monumental potential into actual safety, fairness, and prosperity for each Nigerian.”
