Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians on the celebration of the 66th independence anniversary.
The chairman of the group, Chief Demola Ijabiyi, in a statement congratulated Nigerians and saluted the enterprise, resilience and patriotism that continue to advance the country.
Ijabiyi said this anniversary is an occasion to celebrate Nigeria’s achievements, strengthen unity and renew confidence in Nigeria’s future.
The statement read: “The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum, Ondo State, firmly supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms. We believe they are laying a stronger foundation for investment, local production, employment and shared prosperity.
“Our commitment is to the continuation and consolidation of the positive outcomes of these reforms, so that their benefits reach more households, businesses and communities. This is the basis of our support for President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
“We must not allow those making easy promises to return Nigeria to the failures of the past. We believe the reversal of reforms advocated by the President’s opponents would deepen and spread the poverty from which President Tinubu is working to rescue our nation. Nigeria must march forward towards the prosperity these reforms are preparing for future generations.
“We therefore urge Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s renewed mandate to deepen the reforms, expand opportunities and translate economic progress into lasting improvements in everyday life.
“We recognise the sacrifices Nigerians have made and remain confident that their patience and enterprise will help secure a more prosperous future.
“We encourage our young people to embrace education, skills, technology and entrepreneurship. Their talent and energy are essential to the greater Nigeria we seek.
“We also call on political, traditional and religious leaders to promote peaceful coexistence. Our diversity is a strength, and political differences must never weaken our common commitment to Nigeria’s progress.”
Ijabiyi advised Nigerians to move forward with unity, patriotism and confidence, sustaining the foundations of prosperity for this generation and those to come.
