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  • Nigeria @ 65: First Lady encourages unity and National development

    Nigeria @ 65: First Lady encourages unity and National development

    Oluremi Tinubu

    First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to actively participate in building the country of their dreams, emphasizing that no sacrifice made in service to the nation will go unrewarded. Her remarks came in a goodwill message on Wednesday marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

    “Let us all play our part to build a Nigeria we all want to see. Your sacrifice will never be in vain. Happy 65th Independence Anniversary. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she stated.

    The First Lady highlighted patriotism and selflessness as essential virtues for national progress, drawing inspiration from historical and global figures. She quoted Gebran Kalil Gebran from his 1925 essay The New Frontier: “Are you a politician, asking what your country can do for you or a zealous one, asking what you can do for your country? If the first, then you are a parasite; if the second, then you are an oasis in a desert.”

    Tinubu also recalled former U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address urging citizens to ask what they could do for their country and humanity.

    She emphasized that Nigeria’s 65th Independence celebration should not only reflect on the past but also inspire renewed commitment to national development and collective responsibility.

  • Tinubu’s Independence day speech: ‘We’re racing against time

    Tinubu’s Independence day speech: ‘We’re racing against time

    Bola Ahmed Tinubu

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a call for unity, resilience, and productivity, declaring that the nation is “racing against time” to secure its future.

    In a nationwide broadcast, Tinubu said his administration’s tough reforms — including the removal of fuel subsidies and unification of exchange rates — have stabilised the economy and redirected funds to critical sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. “We must build the roads we need, construct schools for our children, and ensure hospitals can care for our people,” he said.

    The president reported notable progress: GDP growth of 4.23% in Q2 2025, the fastest in four years; inflation down to 20.12%, the lowest in three years; record non-oil revenue of over ₦20 trillion; external reserves rising to $42.03 billion; and Nigeria recording trade surpluses for five consecutive quarters. Oil production has also recovered to 1.68 million barrels per day, while the naira has stabilised after years of volatility.

    Tinubu outlined 12 key economic milestones, including reduced debt service ratios, a stronger stock market, improved credit ratings, and new investments in railways, highways, and seaports. He also highlighted the government’s disbursement of ₦330 billion to eight million vulnerable households and the expansion of student loans, consumer credit, and digital innovation programmes.

    On security, Tinubu praised the armed forces for their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and separatist violence, noting that peace has returned to several communities in the North-East and North-West.

    The president urged Nigerian youths to dream big and embrace innovation, pledging continued government support through education loans, creative enterprise funding, and digital economy initiatives.

    Acknowledging the hardships caused by reforms, Tinubu assured citizens that the “worst is over” and promised that sacrifices would translate into tangible improvements in living standards. “The true measure of our success will be in food on our tables, quality education, electricity in our homes, and safety in our communities,” he said.

    He closed with a message of hope and a call to action: “Let us be a nation of producers, not just consumers. Let us believe, once more, in the boundless potential of our great nation.”