…. Hails Tinubu’s effort at strengthening democracy in the 3rd tier of government
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Victor Umeh, has observed that despite some breakthroughs recorded by the country, Nigeria is bedevilled with a lot of problems impeding its rapid development after 64 years of self-governance.
Umeh, one of the vibrant and performing Senators in the 10th Senate, made the observation in his “Message Of Hope And Reawakening ” to Nigerians on the occasion of the 64th Independence anniversary on Tuesday.
According to the Senator who recently offered scholarship to 223 indigent students in his Constituency, “The Journey of Nigeria as an Independent Nation since 1960 is one of many twists, some for which we are proud and happy, for some also, we are not so proud and very regretful.
“Nigeria, a great Nation Endowed with very many Potentials both natural and human resources to thrive and compete favourably with other great Nations of the World.
A Nation which great men and women have risen to Global Recognitions through their Ingenuity and Outstanding Records yet, there seems to be a Lacuna within, due to our inability to properly harness the wonderful Potentials amongst the Citizens.
“A Nation where the Founding Fathers in full Patriotism and Love for the Nation sacrificed tremendously, some with their blood, in the hope of building a truly united, peaceful and Progressive Nation where everyone shall be happy and accommodated, irrespective of Tribe, Ethnic Nationality or Religious Separations.”
He added that “At 64 years, Nigeria with all its Achievements and breakthroughs is still grappling with humongous Challenges ranging from asymmetric economic policies that have made the nation’s economic breakthrough almost unrealizable; insecurity and corruption.
“However, the inability of the Leaders of the Government to truly implement Governance devoid of all forms of bias and/or dichotomy has also slowed down our collective growth as a Nation.
“Good to note, the improved Attention being given to the Call for Constitutional Reforms in the Country.
“As Members of the 10th Senate, in a time when the Country is experiencing the painful bites of failing Economy and rising Insecurity, especially with the removal of Fuel Subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Responsibility of the Lawmaker is to continue to advocate for Ways of ameliorating and ensuring that due diligence is done in the formulation and Implementation of Government Policies.”
The Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora matters and member of Pan African Parliament (PAP) further stated: “I will continue to do my utmost best in Representing the Interests of my people in Anambra Central and Nigerians in general especially in areas of enhancing Constitutional Reforms and providing cum attracting necessary Developmental Projects and Programmes that will benefit the Citizens through Poverty Alleviation and Human Capacity Development and Empowerment
“I am optimistic that with the various Reform Policies and Programmes of the present Administration, we are working very hard towards unlocking the full Potentials of our Nation in order to achieve a great Nigeria of the Dreams of our Founding Fathers.
“I commend President Tinubu for his Commitment towards empowering the third Tier of the Government which is the Local Government, to ensure that impacts of Government are felt at the Grassroots.
“I want to urge the State Governments and Governors to avoid sabotaging this noble Move, by ensuring that the Local Governments are democratically constituted through Lawful, Transparent and Credible Elections.
“I urge everybody not to lose Hope in the Struggle for achieving a Greater Nigeria no matter how difficult it may seem.
Let us join hands and be willing to make Sacrifices in building a better Society where we and Generations after us shall be proud to call home.
“I sympathize with all Nigerians over the soaring Costs of Living occasioned by the Ongoing Economic Reforms aimed at Repositioning the Country.
“I urge the Federal Government to do everything humanly possible to bring our Refineries back to Life.
“Finally, I call for Peace and continued Cooperation of the Citizens while the Government continues to navigate our Country out of our current Challenges.
“I heartily wish the good people of Anambra Central and Nigerians generally, a Happy Independence Day!
“May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”