Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State takes a walk on Independence day. The pictures he shared on his social media platforms revealed that he walked around the streets of the state capital , Ibadan , with his wife Tamunominni Makinde and many other people.
In his words earlier today via his social media platforms, he stated the following;
Independence Day Walk: A Focus on the Future. We choose to focus on the future because if a person’s past is not filled with happy memories, he has the choice to create happier moments in the future.
He further stated that the worst democratic government is better than the best dictatorship.
As we celebrate #NigeriaAt60, let us continue to give democracy a chance. May we never think of allowing the affliction of military rule to rise again. May we never forget that even the worst democratic government is better than the best dictatorship.
We are Nigerians, our forefathers suffered greatly under the authority of the colonial masters. They fought for our independence and got it by sacrificing their existence…alas, Nigeria got her independence on October 1, 1960. There is one unique thing about Nigeria, which is our diversity in ethnicity. As a result of the large number of ethnic groups in Nigeria, there tends to be an upheave of political crisis across the regions of this country. However, we have got to a stage where candidates are elected into power without anarchy. I am optimistic that the future doesn’t bring more chaos than previous years.
Below is the list of leaders who ruled Nigeria since independence.
1
ALHAJI ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA
1960 – 1963
2
BENJAMIN NNAMDI AZIKIWE
OCTOBER 1, 1963 – JANUARY 16, 1966
3
MAJOR GENERAL JOHNSON THOMAS UMUNNAKWE AGUIYI IRONSI
JANUARY 16, 1966 – JULY 29, 1966
4
GENERAL YAKUBU GOWON
AUGUST 1, 1966 – JULY 29, 1975
5
GENERAL MURTALA RAMAT MOHAMMED
JULY 29, 1975 – FEBRUARY 13, 1976
6
GENERAL OLUSEGUN AREMU OKIKIOLA MATTHEW OBASANJO
FEBRUARY 13, 1976 – OCTOBER 1, 1979
7
SHEHU USMAN ALIYU SHAGARI
OCTOBER 1, 1979 – DECEMBER 31, 1983
8
MAJOR-GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI
DECEMBER 31, 1983 – AUGUST 27, 1985
9
GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA
AUGUST 27, 1985 – AUGUST 27, 1993
10
CHIEF ERNEST ADEKUNLE OLADEINDE SHONEKAN
AUGUST 26, 1993 – NOVEMBER 17, 1993
11
GENERAL SANI ABACHA
NOVEMBER 17, 1993 – JUNE 8, 1998
12
GENERAL ABDULSALAMI ALHAJI ABUBAKAR
JUNE 9, 1998 – MAY 29, 1999
13
GENERAL OLUSEGUN AREMU OKIKIOLA MATTHEW OBASANJO (RTD)
MAY 29, 1999 – 29 MAY, 2007
14
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA
29 MAY, 2007 – 5 MAY, 2010
15
DR. GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
6 MAY, 2010 – 29 MAY, 2015
16
MUHAMMADU BUHARI
29 MAY, 2015 – DATE
As Nigeria clocks 60 years of independence, we still have lots of setbacks and a major one, “insecurity”. When exactly do we enjoy steady peace in northern Nigeria and other parts of this country? We need a reliable structure, a system which will enable Nigerians to thrive . We cannot always take our ideas abroad and suffer for succeeding…recall the xenophobia attack on Nigerians in South Africa sometime ago. Nigeria has to be a better place for all and sundry.
Nigeria is a nation with potentials , both in resources and mental manpower. We are talented, strong, hardworking and tirelessly persevering. Nigeria is a blessed nation and I remember what a white man once said, “I see gold on the streets of Nigeria, I see it everywhere”. Apparently, we need nothing to prove how blessed this nation is.
To keep a country of over 500 indigenous languages and tribes is quite a task. However, Nigeria is still standing with her flag of green and white colours depicting natural wealth and peace respectively.
Nigeria has its ups and downs from the political sector, the agricultural sector, the educational sector and others. Nigeria is 60years today , let us pray our nation’s vulnerabilities such as; devaluation of naira, corruption, insecurity to mention a few and overall, the unstable system takes a U-turn for the best. God bless Nigeria. Happy 60th anniversary Nigeria!
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered increased surveillance and security deployments across the country ahead of the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
Mba said the order was to forestall any breach of peace and ensure hitch free independence celebration on Oct. 1.
He noted that the I-G had enjoined citizens to go about the celebration without any fear or apprehension.
Mba added that the Commissioners of Police (CPs) and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) had been directed to ensure the safety and security of the public space during the celebration.
He said the Strategic Officers would strengthen the visibility policing structure and carry out confidence building patrols.
The FPRO said the patrol would cover residential areas, major highways and Government/Private infrastructure to prevent and arrest any untoward situation.
“The I-G, on behalf of the Management Team and the entire personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, congratulates President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians on the nation’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary.
“The I-G enjoin Nigerians to continue to support the Police and other security agencies in their efforts at ensuring peaceful coexistence, public safety, order and security.” MBA said in the statement.
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