Chime Urges New Spirit Of Patriotism, Sacrifice

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 51st independence anniversary to embrace a new spirit of patriotism, sacrifice and commitment towards strengthening the unity and socio-economic and political well being of the country.

Chime who made the call in his anniversary message, said that contemporary events and circumstances in the country today, were enough to compel all Nigerians to pursue ideals and visions that can only foster greater national integration and advancement.

He noted that the nature of the challenges facing the nation today, more especially those concerning security, unemployment and frequent natural and unnatural tragedies, was enough to foist on all Nigerian a new sense of solidarity and comradeship that would enable them pull their resources together and pull the nation out of her current woes.

The Governor, however, lamented that years of unbridled corruption and political maladministration had disillusioned many Nigerians and caused some to embark on courses that were inimical and detrimental to the unity and progress of the county.

He expressed satisfaction that the present generation of Nigerian leaders was showing a visible resolve to restore the nation to the path of glory and rapid advancement, pointing out that this new direction was complemented by the rising level of awareness and sensitivity among the Nigerian masses to issues concerning the general well being of the nation.

The governor commended Nigerians for being able to sustain democracy after many years of military rule, adding that this has provided the major building block for rapid development in all sectors of the nation’s economy.

He prayed God to grant Nigerian leaders the wisdom and courage to tackle her multifarious problems and ensure that the dreams of her founding fathers were all actualized in good time, so that the well being of “future generations of Nigerians-can be secured and guaranteed today”.