Yilwatda and Mark Call for Unity on Nigeria's Independence Day
On Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), called for national unity and resilience. Yilwatda, in a statement from his Special Adviser, Abimbola Tooki, emphasized the significance of the anniversary as a time to celebrate Nigerians' enduring faith in their country.
He acknowledged the challenging economic situation inherited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and outlined key reforms, including the removal of petrol subsidy and foreign-exchange market reforms. Yilwatda noted that these reforms have led to measurable signs of macroeconomic stabilization, with Nigeria's real GDP growing by 4.2 percent in the first half of 2026 and gross foreign reserves reaching $51.9 billion by July 2026.
He urged citizens to reflect on the nation's journey and engage in the democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections, asserting that Nigeria's best days are still ahead.
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