Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT)has advised Nigerians to explore the path of dialogue in resolving
the country’s numerous challenges.
Wike said this at a Public Lecture/Special Jummu’a Prayer,
held in Abuja, as part of activities to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd
Independence.
The Minister, represented by Mr Danlami Ihayyo, the Mandate
Secretary, Education Secretariat in the
FCT, said that Nigeria had been faced with so many challenges since
independence, saying however, that President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’
agenda, marked a new beginning for the country.
He said that the 63rd anniversary would serve as a new
beginning for the country in line with Tinubu’s agenda.
Wike, who was the guest speaker, underscored the need to key
into the agenda to address the nation’s socio-economic challenges.
While describing the topic as apt, the minister said “It
underscores the importance of addressing the socio-economic challenges our
nation faces.
“And, hopefully, it would present a new perspective and a
renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
“Nigeria is still waxing strong in terms of successes
recorded across all sectors of the economy, in spite of numerous plights.”
He, however, advised Nigerians to acknowledge the persistent
challenges ranging from poverty, unemployment, inadequate infrastructure and
insecurity as tools to revitalise the country and to impact on Nigerians
positively.
He promised to collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure
harmony among citizens and to work hard to actualise the founding fathers’
vision for the country.
“Here in the FCT, we will continue to work hard at promoting
national unity, cohesion and tolerance in line with the vision of our founding
fathers.”
He also expressed gratitude to the National Council of
Islamic Affairs for the choice of the theme for discussion, saying the council
and Islam as a whole had played vital roles to ensure Nigeria’s unity.
“Islamic principles have always played a significant role in
our society not only through righteousness but also towards compassion and
justice, the value of social justice and charity.
“These are models to address our current socio-economic
challenges.
“These values remind us of the importance of caring for the
less fortunate and working towards a more enviable society,” Wike said. (NAN)
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