Independence: Amaechi Pleads Nigerians To Support And Pray For Buhari’s Success

Posted by African Examiner Featured, News, News From The State Thursday, October 1st, 2015

From Collins Amadi

BALTIMORE, MD, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has appealed to Nigerians to support, as well as pray for the present administration, if it must achieve its goals.

Amaechi’s plea was contained in his 55th Independence Anniversary message made in Port Harcout, the State capital, late Wednesday.

While noting the essence of unity and patriotism, in resolving many challenges confronting the country, Amaechi described President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration as promising; assuring that the government would achieve its objectives with the support of Nigerians.

“Our problems as a nation can only be successfully dealt with in unity. We need to imbibe patriotism to ensure that the sacrifices of our founding fathers and heroes are not in vain.

“The President Buhari-led government is a very promising one and with the support and cooperation of all of us; Nigerians, the government will achieve its aim and turn the fortunes of our country” Amaechi restated.

Speaking on the anniversary proper, Ameachi admonished Nigerians to reflect on the journey of the nation, its transition, gains and many challenges from 1960 till date and “think of what can be done to better our lot.”