By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
Adegbite, in a congratulatory message signed on his behalf by the NCPC Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka, said Nigerians have every reason to thank God for sustaining the country through 66 years of nationhood.
He noted that Nigeria had continued to make progress since gaining independence on October 1, 1960, despite the challenges confronting the nation.
The NCPC boss commended President Tinubu for what he described as quality leadership at a critical period in the nation’s history, urging him to remain focused and not be distracted by what he termed enemies of the state.
Adegbite expressed confidence that Nigeria would overcome its current challenges and emerge stronger.
He called on Nigerians to support government efforts toward national development and to pray for peaceful, free and credible conduct of the 2027 general elections.
The NCPC Executive Secretary also commended Nigerians for their patience, resilience, perseverance and determination to build a better nation.
He urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute their quota to national development and participate actively in the economic re-engineering efforts of the Tinubu administration.
Adegbite congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad for witnessing the 66th Independence Anniversary, describing Nigeria as the most populous black nation in the world.
He urged citizens bto remain hopeful, united and committed to the peace and progress of the country.
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