NDC Vice Presidential candidate, Peter Obi
Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on Nigerians to unite in building a more productive, secure and prosperous nation as the country marked its 66th Independence Anniversary.
In a message shared on his official X account on Wednesday, October 1, Kwankwaso congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, describing Independence Day as a time for both celebration and sober reflection on the country’s future.
He said Nigeria is richly blessed with human and natural resources but noted that many citizens are still battling insecurity, poverty, unemployment, hunger and limited access to quality education and healthcare.
According to him, the country’s current challenges should worry every Nigerian, especially those in positions of leadership.
> “Independence Day is not only a day for celebration. It is also a time to reflect on where we are, where we want to be, and what we must do to get there,” Kwankwaso said.
The former Kano State governor said Nigeria must change its economic direction by focusing more on production than consumption.
Echoing the position of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Kwankwaso said, “Nigeria must move from consumption to production.”
He urged governments at all levels to invest in education, agriculture and industry, support entrepreneurs and create opportunities that will enable young Nigerians to succeed through hard work.
Kwankwaso also stressed that security remains the primary responsibility of government, saying Nigerians should be able to live, farm, trade and raise their families without fear.
Reflecting on his years in public service as a student union leader, lawmaker, minister and governor, he maintained that leadership should be judged by results rather than promises, adding that “Our people deserve a government that is accountable, disciplined and focused on improving their lives.”
As Nigeria celebrated 66 years of independence, Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the country’s challenges could be overcome through courageous and committed leadership, urging citizens to renew their faith in the nation and work together for a better future. He concluded with the message: “A new and productive Nigeria is POssible, and it shall be OK with our country.”
