Tinubu Marks Nigeria's Independence with Call for Unity

On Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Tinubu delivered a national address highlighting the promise of independence to provide citizens with "opportunity, dignity, and a better life." He reflected on Nigeria's journey since independence, acknowledging the resilience of the nation despite challenges such as war, military rule, economic crises, insecurity, and political upheaval. Tinubu noted that the country has endured through the efforts of ordinary Nigerians, including farmers, traders, teachers, and young entrepreneurs.

He expressed gratitude to the Armed Forces and security services for their sacrifices in ensuring peace. The President emphasized that generations of Nigerians have held onto the belief that the country will improve, stating that this faith is the "inheritance of independence." He called on Nigerians to fulfill the promise of independence, which is to shape their own destiny and build a prosperous nation.