A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ibrahim Ali Amin Little, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to embrace patriotism and collective responsibility as the country marked its 65th independence anniversary.
In a statement issued by his media office in Kano, Little said the anniversary was a milestone for the country but noted that persistent leadership failures continued to slow development.
“Despite leadership failures, Nigerians must recognize their role in the development of this country,” he said. “Citizens must support the government by being law-abiding and contributing positively to society.”
The former Kano State governorship candidate said progress would depend on electing credible leaders, adding that “leadership failures often stem from the choices people make at the polls.”
“It’s not too late. We still have a chance to do the needful for the progress and prosperity of our dear country,” he added.
Little also called on Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to give greater priority to health, education and the economy, saying the sectors had been neglected and required urgent attention to improve the well-being of residents.