Nigeria@61: “We Need to Awaken the Giant in us by Being Truthful to Ourselves” – Chief Suleiman A. Danjuma Gegu
By: Joshua Adinoyi
As Nigeria marks her 61st year Anniversary, the immediate past Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Chief Suleiman Abdulhammed AKA Danjuma Gegu, has called on Nigerians to be truthful in all their dealings.
Chief Danjuma Gegu, who is the Ongyehu Orgbane of Gegu Beki Kingdom, said Nigeria – a Country referred to as the Giant of Africa, have been bedeviled by various challenges, stressing that such has caused a lot of havoc to all sectors of the Country’s economy.
The Kwarbai of Abaji Kingdom FCT Abuja, noted that Nigeria used to be a peaceful nation where citizens sleeps with their two eyes closed, saying such has become a thing of the past.
The Marafah of Igbogo Kingdom noted that there was need for all Nigerians to become intentional by being truthful in all they do; pointing out that with such attitude, the glory of the Country can be redeemed.
“It is a good thing for us as a Country to clock 61st uninterrupted independence, I say kudos to those who fought for our freedom and kudos to those who have ruled us thus far
“At 61, we are still faced with several challenges and collective efforts is needed to put an end to it because it has affected so many things
“In our day to day activities as citizens, truth is lacking, those that are into businesses, the educational sector, the artisans, mention them, faithfulness is lacking and it is a major ingredient needed to achieve any meaningful result
“My advice is that we should go back to the drawing board, find out where we got it wrong, starting from our homes, the society then to the leadership level too, let’s be intentional about changing our attitude for good for the betterment of the Giant of Africa, our lands can be green again if we all change for good” he said.
The Dan-Isan of Koton-Karfe Kingdom congratulated Nigerians on this year’s independence anniversary and urged them to continue to pray for the peace of the Country.
