LALONG SALUTES NIGERIANS ON 59TH INDEPENDENCE

By Golok Nanmwa,Jos

Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong on monday called on Nigerians to unite inorder to move the country forward .

Governor Lalong in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr. Makut Simon Macham on the occasion of the nation’s 59thIndependence Anniversary said the day is one that remains significant because of the giant strides attained since Nigeria gained independence and became a sovereign nation.

The Governor says “though the nation continues to face many challenges, we have to remain resolute and join hands to overcome these challenges as we build a virile nation that we all desire”.

Governor Lalong used the occasion to assure the people of Plateau State of his determination to build a State that will be prosperous, peaceful and a haven for investment and business.

He declared “ in my second and final tenure, we have come up with a development Plan that we shall implement religiously in line with our 3 pillar policy thrust of Peace, Security and good governance, physical infrastructural development and sustainable economic rebirth because Plateau State is ours to build for the sake of generations to come”.

Lalong asked the people of the state to sustain the peace that has been restored while ensuring that they take advantage of government initiatives to create wealth and be productive.

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LALONG SALUTES NIGERIANS ON 59TH INDEPENDENCE