NIGERIA AT 66: MULADE CALLS FOR REFLECTION ON NATION’S JOURNEY TO NATIONHOOD
Warri, Delta State — As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Warri Federal Constituency in the 2027 General Elections, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion, urging citizens to reflect on the nation's journey since independence.
Chief Mulade, who is also the Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), and National Treasurer of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), said the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to assess the country's progress, challenges and prospects.
In a statement issued to mark the anniversary, Chief Mulade commended Nigerians for their resilience, peaceful coexistence and efforts towards keeping the country united despite its cultural, religious and ethnic diversity.
He said, “Let us thank God for His mercies and grace to mark 66 years of nationhood. Let us reflect on those things that have kept us together — our cultural diversity, our values, religion, our faith, and determination to live together as one indivisible nation, in love, brotherhood and peace.”
The NDP candidate noted that Nigeria, having attained 66 years of independence, had reached a stage where citizens should critically examine how far the country has progressed since gaining independence on October 1, 1960.
According to him, “A man at 66 is no more a child or a youth. Relating this to our situation, Nigeria marking 66 years of existence has come of age.
Therefore, at 66, let us carefully reflect on how well we have fared since 1960 when Nigeria gained her independence.”
Chief Mulade also called for reflection on how Nigeria has utilised its human and natural resources, including its oil and gas wealth, to drive national development.
He urged Nigerians to assess the country's development in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, the economy, sports, energy, industry, transportation and socio-political institutions.
He further said the anniversary should provide an opportunity to consider the future of Nigeria's youth population, particularly the level of investment being made in their education, empowerment and overall development.
Chief Mulade also urged Nigerians to reflect on the quality of leadership in the country and the kind of nation the present generation intends to hand over to the younger generation and those yet unborn.
He expressed concern over what he described as decaying infrastructure, youth migration in search of better opportunities, insecurity, economic difficulties and corruption, saying these challenges require collective attention.
He called on both leaders and citizens to work towards addressing corruption and political bitterness, improving infrastructure, strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring access to quality and affordable healthcare.
Chief Mulade also advocated greater attention to good governance and the protection of lives and property, stressing that the nation's 66th anniversary should not only be a celebration but also an opportunity for sober reflection and renewed commitment to national development.
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