PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –
Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has call for greater ties among the ethno-religious groups that make up the country .
Governor Ayade stated this on Friday while delivering a speech to commemorate the Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary held at the UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar.
He said that with unity, 90 percent of the challenges faced by the nation would have been solved.
“Let us therefore, continue to bond together so that we can boldly confront the future with a renewed confidence and determination.
Governor Ayade, who was represented by the state Deputy Governor, Prof. Ivar Esu stated that national unity remains sacrosanct.
“Conscious of the fact that no nation has ever berthed on a roller coaster; or fulfilled its destiny without sweat, we cannot, therefore, as a country, afford to take our eyes off the ball.
Accordingly, today’s anniversary marks another turning point as we continue to soldier on with audacity of hope, a refreshing optimism and the spirit of enterprise”. He said.
The governor vowed not to relent until youths in the state are rescued from the socio-economic quagmire that has held the state captive to hunger and lack.
“There is no doubt, therefore, that while our today is steadily finding perfect harmony with our great expectations as a people.
“Given our industrialization feat in the last six years, our future will find fulfilment from our great energy and determination to berth a better tomorrow for our beloved people of Cross River State.
“As an administration, we came with a clear focus to reconstruct the economy of our state and six years on, and in keeping with that vision and mission,
“We have been able to create a new and sound economy firmly anchored on industrialization, with a huge potential to create jobs and lift our people out of deprivations.
“I enjoin us all to render our solemn supplications to God for His grace and enablement to overcome the challenges of today and actualize our dreams of tomorrow for the attainment of true independence”. He said.
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