Nigeria has things to celebrate @ 57, says ACF

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) said despite the challenges facing the country Nigeria has many things to celebrate at 57.

The ACF, in a statement by its national publicity secretary said the journey over the years has been full of challenges in the areas of national security, peaceful coexistence, political and economic development, but that the founding fathers of Nigeria laid a good foundation for a prosperous Nigeria.

“Although Nigeria as a nation at 57 is yet to realize its full potential and deliver on the expectations of its citizens, we cannot ignore the fact that despite the upheavals due to shortcomings, we have been able to sustain the unity and stability of the country. We have also recorded and witnessed some progress in many areas that include education, infrastructural development, economy and relative political stability.

“Our 18 years of un-interrupted presidential system of democracy has placed Nigeria as one of the developing economies with high potentials for greatness if properly managed. In this regard, ACF appeals to Nigerians to see the current challenges as part of the process of nation building, and to cooperate and support the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its war against corruption, insurgency and impunity in governance, in order to pave the way for a united, peaceful and prosperous nation. We should not allow the temporary challenges to redefine our collective destiny or set our national agenda,” the group said.