By Kingston Magare 1.10.2025
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Nigeria’s Independence Day sermonised that only a government accountable to its people can save the nation from its current peril.
Akpoti-Uduaghan who last month returned to the National Assembly from a six-month suspension for crossing the hairs of Senate president Godswill Akpabio said Wednesday that the Nigeria needs massive transformation to enable the country to achieve its true potentials.
“The Nigeria our heroes envisioned is not one divided by ethnicity, religion, or politics, but one united by shared values of justice, equity, and prosperity.
“Building such a Nigeria requires a collective will—a government accountable to its people, a citizenry committed to nation-building, and a leadership rooted in service and integrity,” she said.
She also urged Nigerians to transform the country’s vast potential into tangible progress for future generations.
“Independence Day is more than a date etched in history. It is a reminder of the sacrifices of our founding fathers and mothers… Today, we must honour their memory not with words alone, but by carrying forward their vision of a nation that truly works for all.
“Sixty-five years on, the task before us is clear: to ensure no Nigerian is left behind and to pass on a country worthy of pride. By honouring our past, embracing the present, and marching with hope, we shall bring to life the Nigeria our heroes envisioned,” she stated.
Senator Natasha-Akpoti Uduaghan...