Former Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Enugu State chapter, Dr Ben Nwoye, says the hardship Nigerians are experiencing at this time is a “growth pain”.
He stated that on Monday in Enugu , while fielding questions on the Nigeria’s 64Th Independence Anniversary
The former APC chairman expressed optimism that Nigeria and Nigerians would survive the current socio-economic challenges facing the country.
He said, ” I have hope that we as a nation will come out stronger than we were as soon as the effects of the programmes being executed by the administration of President Bola Tinubu come into life.
“The hardship we are experiencing at this time is a growth pain. Other great nations in modern history passed through similar experiences before attaining the greatness they are enjoying today.So, we must keep hope alive as we celebrate Nigeria at 64,” he said.
pix: Former APC Enugu State chapter Chairman, Dr Ben Nwoye
On the celebration , the APC chieftain said ,“absolutely, we have many reasons to celebrate our nation at 64 years.”
He said the country is richly blessed with so many human and material resources. Everywhere we go on planet earth, we have people of Nigerian descent excelling in different works of life.
“In medicine, science and technology, we have Nigerians making us proud worldwide. In nursing and other allied health service areas, we have Nigerians taking the lead globally.In education and Information technology we are on top of the game,” he said.
The former chairman noted that politically, Nigeria had become the beacon of hope for Africa.
“For over 25 years, we have enjoyed uninterrupted democracy. We are the largest democracy in Africa, and among the largest in the entire universe,” he said.
Nwoye prayed for God’s protection, wisdom and guidance on Nigerian’s leaders and socioeconomic progress on Nigeria.
Author: Maureen Ikpeama