Nigeria @64: Gabriel Abinu felicitates with Gov. Ododo, lauds Nigerians’ loyalty to the nation
A Former Nigeria national tennis player Ambassador Coach Gabriel Abinu has felicitated with Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the nation in general as Nigeria marks it 64th independent anniversary celebration.
The young Philanthropist stated this on Tuesday in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 64 Independence Anniversary in which he encouraged Nigerians not to despair but remain committed to the task of charting a more progressive path for a greater tomorrow.
He commended Nigerians for their steadfastness and loyalty to the country, in the face of the modest successes recorded and the developmental challenges the nation has faced since independence.
Ambassador Abinu noted that the anniversary offers citizens and leaders of the country to reflect on Nigeria’s journey of nationhood since independence.
His words, “It is now 64 years since our dear country got her independence from Britain. This commemoration offers us the opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s great journey of nationhood; acclaim our modest strides, reassess the odds we survived, chart a path out of present challenges and renew our hopes for a greater tomorrow.
“Our country has seen progress as well as setbacks. Patriotic Nigerians, believing in their country, have always stood firm, sharing in the glory of successes and feeling the pain of missed opportunities.
“Rather than despair, we should look back at the encouraging signposts that set the tone for an auspicious future and the promise that we could attain our growth and development goals. Our nation survived a civil war, pulled through economic downturns at different times and has continued to hold its ground against threatening socio-political challenges, leveraging that indomitable spirit that guided our nationalists to remain steadfast and focused.
“This is the same disposition that today strengthens our citizens and lighten their spirit and hope against the menace of terrorism, insecurity, economic hardship and worsening effects of climate change”.
He added that it is the spirit that pushes Nigerians to excel on the global stage in sports, medicine, music, arts, technology and scholarship.
Amb. Abinu, however, admonished Kogites to support the administration Ahmed Usman Ododo stressing that his achievement in the last nine months in office is highly commendable.
“Governor Ododo has started well and deserves all the commendations. As we celebrate our 64 independence anniversary, Kogites should support him fully to deliver his campaign promises. He is a giver and a good listener. He remain committed to build on the legacies of his predicessor Alhaji Yahaya Bello who is our role model in Kogi State” he stated.
