Despite the ongoing pro-Biafran protests rocking some parts of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said Nigerians had resolved to remain one.
He said the fact that the country witnessed a lot of internal strife and a civil war since independence and has remained united was a proof of the people’s resolve to remain one.
Buhari spoke during the launch of the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said he was proud to address the gathering in honour of those who he said devoted their lives to the service of the country and the world at large.
The President said, “Today’s occasion reminds us of the need to appreciate the noble contributions of our fallen heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice to maintain national and international peace and security.
“Our nation has recently celebrated 55 years of political independence and continues to remain as one indivisible entity despite several grievous challenges.
“Since independence, Nigeria has witnessed a lot of internal strife, survived a civil war and has remained united.
“This feat achieved by the country is an eloquent testimony to the determination of our citizens to remain as one people.
“The sacrifices of our fallen heroes, heroines, and veterans who rose up to the security challenges cannot go un-noticed.”
While describing the current terrorism challenge as a trying time for Nigeria, Buhari described the theme of this year’s remembrance, “Motivating the Nigerian Armed Forces for Effective Service Delivery” as very apt for the current realities.
He lauded men of the nation’s armed forces for their courage and sacrifices in grappling with the wave of terrorism, oil theft and piracy in some parts of the country, saying they have displayed unalloyed loyalty and commitment to Nigeria. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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He said the fact that the country witnessed a lot of internal strife and a civil war since independence and has remained united was a proof of the people’s resolve to remain one.
ReplyDeleteThat is because it is by force and millions have been killed because of it. That is not a nation. It is like forcing us into a zoo. Nigeria is a entrapment, forced enclosure. social engineering is what is killing us.
Please, with this style of leadership exhibited by you, Nigeria is not one. I may not be an advocate of separation but watch it very well so that you may not have yourself to blame with the look of things.
ReplyDeleteBahari is very very insensitive to the yearnings and agitations going on in different parts of Nigerian for self reliance and self independence.His statements are deceptive and insincere.
ReplyDeleteAll Ibo commentators I hail oh! We need a referendum to confirm whether or not we want to remain one Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteBiafra will stand, Nigerian will remain. Is a matter of choice. Call for a referendum. Marriage is not by force. If the present entity called Nigeria is okayed in the eastern part of Nigeria then Nigeria will stand, otherwise let Biafra be.
ReplyDeleteCall for a referendum, the Igbo can go their way if the majority wants to leave. At least they will need visa to enter Lagos.
ReplyDeleteUp biafra
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