Labour Party tasks Nigerian govt on nation-building

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to expedite action against challenges slowing down the nation’s progress.

Abure made this call in a statement to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.

He urged politicians to shun actions inimical to the nation’s socio-economic development and take people-oriented decisions and actions.

Abure said the LP remained committed to strengthening the nation’s democracy through free and fair elections.

He said the time had come for Nigerians to join hands and fight against election malpractices, poverty, insurgency, and corruption.

“Banditry and insurgency have devastated the North-East region, displaced millions and claimed thousands of lives.

“Bad roads and poor hospitals and other infrastructure hinder economic development and access to basic services,” the chairman stated.

He urged governments at all levels to ensure that education was affordable to every Nigerian.

Abure added: “The cost of education and transportation has skyrocketed, making it difficult for ordinary Nigerians to access these essential services.

“Since Nigeria gained independence from British rule on October 1, 1960, the nation has made significant progress but the current challenges are threatening to undermine its development.”

He, therefore, urged Nigerians to unite against the nation’s challenges.

“When we join hands as a people to fight these matters, Nigeria will be ready for true democracy that will usher in good governance and quality leadership,” he noted.

Abure commended President Bola Tinubu for acknowledging the nation’s challenges in his Independence Day address and urged him to urgently fix them.

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