Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed worry
over the declining standard of living in Nigeria as the country celebrates its
61st Independence Day.
Atiku in a statement on Friday, said it is regrettable that
a country with vast oil resources is struggling with joblessness and poverty.
He urged the government to push policies to lift Nigerians
struggling and also salvage the security situation in the country.
Atiku said: “As we celebrate our Independence Day, I urge
for unity, even as I remain worried at the declining standard of living of
Nigerians.
“I use this opportunity to call on governments at all levels
to push policies that will lead to improved standards of living for the average
Nigerian. If this is done, I am confident that the future ahead of us will be
brighter and better.
“I also appeal to our leaders at all levels of the
imperative of making our democracy work for all through justice, equity,
fairness and equal spread of development across the country.
“I also advocate for bipartisan initiatives by political
leaders to address the spate of insecurity compounded by joblessness and poor
living conditions.
“It is regrettable that despite our vast oil resources,
extreme poverty and joblessness have remained persistent. There is no excuse
that 61 years after independence, extreme poverty is still staring the ordinary
citizen in the face.”
Atiku, however, encouraged Nigerians not to give up but work
together, in truth and justice, to overcome these challenges as a stronger and
more united nation.
“Nonetheless, it is worthy to celebrate our great nation on
her anniversary today. We have come a long way together as a country,” he
added.
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