As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has called on leaders across the nation to unite and address the challenges undermining national prosperity.
Reflecting on the country’s journey since gaining independence and 110 years of existence as a single political entity, Bamidele urged leaders to focus on what unites Nigeria rather than issues that further divide along ethnic, political, and religious lines.
In his statement, Bamidele emphasized the importance of tackling key national issues to build a resilient federation that works for all Nigerians.
He highlighted the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution by the National Assembly, stressing the urgency of creating an efficient and responsive federal structure.
The Senate Leader noted that the National Assembly had already received 37 new memoranda, in addition to revisiting 16 constitutional amendment bills from the Ninth Assembly.
He called for more contributions from Nigerians on vital issues such as state police, diaspora voting, financial autonomy for local governments, judiciary independence, and representation for women in legislative bodies.
Bamidele assured the public that the constitution review process would be inclusive and would not leave any interest behind. He urged all stakeholders to work together to chart a new course for Nigeria’s future.
“Now is the time to forge a new path for our beloved fatherland,” he said, wishing the nation a Happy 64th Independence Anniversary.