Adekunle Dada, a journalist with the peoples.ng, has more than eight years of expertise in reporting on metropolitan affairs, governmental policies, and global matters.
Kano State– Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stated that Nigeria, on its 65th anniversary of independence, is still distant from the nation that the people had envisioned.
Governor Yusuf urged Nigerians to remain hopeful despite the ongoing issues of poverty, lack of security, and distrust.
According to Daily Trust, Governor Yusuf, represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr Sulaiman Wali, made this statement on Monday, September 29, 2025, during a pre-independence public lecture held at the Coronation Hall, Kano Government House.
Nigeria, on its 65th anniversary, is still distant from the country we envisioned. However, this should not lead to despair; instead, it serves as a prompt for action. Unity does not imply uniformity, but rather embracing our differences while striving for a shared future.
The leader called on Nigerians to assume responsibility for building the nation by engaging vigorously in democratic activities.
He urged Nigerians to back security efforts and participate in youth development initiatives.
Governor Yusuf stated that Kano state is committed to forging a new path in which its young people are recognized as drivers of peace, creativity, and progress.
The governor of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) stated that this is aimed at preventing young people from being used as instruments of violence and conflict.
I appear before you today with a sense of pride, thanks, and duty. Pride, as we come together to honor Nigeria on its 65th anniversary; thanks, as it gives us the chance to think about our path so far; and duty, as leaders and citizens, we need to turn admirable words into real actions.
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