President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the importance of unity in Nigeria, emphasising that the country’s progress depends on citizens working together despite their differences.
He stated this on Thursday in Anambra while inaugurating projects executed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.
According to him, as your president, I’ve always said and I’m saying the same thing now, in our national anthem, we sing and praise our founding fathers that ‘Though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood, we stand.
Tinubu believes Nigeria’s diversity, with over 250 ethnic groups, should drive the country towards prosperity.
“We will continue to be brothers, we are one family, a single family, diverse, living in the same house called Nigeria.
”We are only staying in different rooms. Our diversity must lead to prosperity, we must work together, ” he said.
Some of the projects inaugurated by President Tinubu include: Government House, Solution Fun City, new Governor’s Lodge, refurbished House of Assembly complex, Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy.
Tinubu however commended Governor Soludo’s developmental strides and pledged to support the state.
“Anambra has huge potential, and with Soludo, we can all work together to fast-track the vision.
”We will continue to partner with your state to deliver shared prosperity to Ndi Anambra and all Nigerians, ” he said.
President Tinubu also acknowledged taking tough decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidy, to confront past wastefulness and lay a strong foundation for a more stable and prosperous economy.
Traditional rulers in Anambra State conferred the title of “Dike si Mba” (Hero from Another Land) on President Tinubu, who described himself as a “son of the soil” in Anambra and requested a plot of land for his retirement.
Earlier, Governor Soludo expressed support for President Tinubu, praising his reforms and love for Anambra State.
“I want to report that policy by APGA has not changed. We will give the administration full backing, ” Soludo said.
