The National Chairman, Labour Party, Mr Julius Abure, on Tuesday in Abuja urged the Federal Government to expedite action against challenges slowing down the nation’s progress.
Abure made this call in a statement to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
He urged politicians to shun actions inimical to the nation’s socio-economic development and take people-oriented decisions and actions.
Abure said the Labour Party remained committed to strengthening the nation’s democracy through free and fair elections.
He said the time had come for Nigerians to join hands and fight against election malpractices, poverty, insurgency, and corruption.
“Banditry and insurgency have devastated the northeastern region, displacing millions and claiming thousands of lives.
“Bad roads and poor hospitals and other infrastructure hinder economic development and access to basic services’’, he said.
He urged governments at all levels to ensure that education was affordable to every Nigerian.
“The cost of education and transportation has skyrocketed, making it difficult for ordinary Nigerians to access these essential services.
“Since Nigeria gained independence from British rule on October 1, 1960, the nation has made significant progress but the current challenges are threatening to undermine its development”, Abure said.
Abure, therefore, urged Nigerians to unite against the nation’s challenges.
“When we join hands as a people to fight these matters, Nigeria will be ready for true democracy, thereby ushering in good governance and quality leadership”, he said.
Abure commended President Bola Tinubu for acknowledging the nation’s challenges in his Independence Day address and urged him to urgently fix them.
“As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day anniversary, it’s clear that the nation has a long way to go to achieve true democracy and good governance.
“However, with unity and determination, Nigerians can overcome the current challenges and build a brighter future,” Abure said. (NAN)
