ABUJA – The Kenyan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Tom Amolo, on Tuesday advised Nigerians to continue to be united in addressing various challenges facing the country.
Amolo congratulated Nigeria on its 54th independence anniversaries.
The ambassador told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that Nigeria could only surmount its socio-political and economic problems through concerted efforts of all Nigerians. [eap_ad_1] “It is important for Nigerians to continue to address multiple challenges occasioned by craziness of Boko Haram in particular and by the obvious challenges of poverty, education and economic viability.
“Absolutely, Nigeria did not come out by chance; although, we say Lord Lugard put it together.
“Nigeria is a creation of God and I believe that in another 54 years, 100 years to come Nigeria will still be there.
“Nigeria is the largest country on the continent in terms of its economic size.”
According to him, 54 years after Nigeria’s independence, “I will say congratulations and that the 54 years to come, we will be as good, vibrant and successful as the previous 54.’’
Amolo identified educational development and immense entrepreneur class as what made Nigeria the biggest economy in Africa.
He commended the unity of Nigerians in spite of challenges facing the country.
“Nigeria has been able to produce more with the little it had than any other country in the continent.” (NAN)
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