Nigeria@66: Bauchi governor urges unity, peace, collective responsibility

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi state has called on Nigerians, particularly the people of Bauchi state, to remain united, peaceful and committed to building a prosperous and inclusive nation.

A statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, said the governor made the call in his goodwill message to the people of the state to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary.

The governor, according to the statement, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, acknowledging the resilience and enduring spirit of the Nigerian people.

According to Mohammed, “the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to celebrate the country’s freedom, reflect on its journey since independence, appreciate the sacrifices of past generations and renew their commitment to building a united, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.”

He acknowledged the economic and social pressures confronting families and communities, particularly the rising cost of living, noting that the difficult circumstances should not diminish the people’s hope or confidence in the future.

The governor urged citizens to respond to present challenges with greater solidarity, patience and collective effort, stressing that unity, peace and the common good must remain above individual and sectional differences.

He said Bauchi state government remained committed to improving the quality of life of citizens through sustained investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, economic empowerment, urban and rural development, youth and women empowerment, institutional reforms, digital transformation and improved public service delivery.