The legislator equally noted that it is also a time for us all to ponder on what Nigeria has to show for its 54 years, in terms of development in education, infrastructure, security, healthcare delivery, agriculture along with other areas that touch the lives of millions of our citizens.
She also said: “Our situation is further compounded by the fact that many do not know where the next meal will come from and countless university graduates roam the streets in search of non-existent jobs. No doubt, Nigeria’s situation is quite worrisome.”
She described that citizens’ dreams of imminent greatness on the eve of independence have been replaced by daily horrors. Millions are internally-displaced as refugees in their fatherland while increasing rates of armed robbery, road accidents, kidnapping and other horrible factors continue to cause much pain for many Nigerian families.
“Surely, for most citizens, official insensitivity to worsening insecurity, palpable mass poverty and the masses’ daily struggle for survival makes it difficult to partake in celebrations.” She said.
She also said there is nothing wrong with seeking re-election, only if the nation’s elected officials are focused on the interest of the ordinary people.
She stressed that it will not be a selfish quest if it is a people-focused government that values the interest of the people by creating jobs, implementing social security to take care of the elderly and other vulnerable groups while giving all a true sense of belonging.
She urger Nigerians to ensure that as we approach coming elections, we make a resolute decision to cast our vote for change.
She said this is necessary for our nation to make progress and rise towards achieving long overdue development that would benefit all.
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