Ayade laments Nigeria’s dependence on imported goods

We gained our independence from British rule on October 1, 1960, and with the 55th anniversary of our independence approaching the enormity of the tasks in the “Nigeria Project” is clear.

In this season of independence Orijin urges all Nigerians to “Live Orijinal”.

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“As long as we still depend on foreign technology to communicate and travel, as long as our leaders continue to seek medical attention in foreign lands, send their children to schools overseas to study, steal and slash our money in foreign lands, we still remain slaves to our mentality, slaves to our inertia and slaves to colour”.

He felicitated with Nigerians on the auspicious occasion of the celebration of its Independence Anniversary.

He said: “Today offers us another opportunity to celebrate our nation’s independence from her colonial masters”.

Anas said the centre believed that in spite of the country’s checkered history of conflicts, crisis situations and violence there were a few breakthroughs to celebrate. We wish that it could have been possible for all of those whom you represent to be here today: Many, I know, will be disappointed to be absent, but if they are listening to me now, I say to them, “Thank you for your devoted service which helped build up Nigeria into a nation”.

The governor noted that “we shall not relent until every Cross Riverian is indeed, free from the socio-economic manacles that have held us captive to hunger and want”.

Words can not adequately express my joy and pride at being the Nigerian citizen privileged to accept from Her Royal Highness these Constitutional Instruments which are the symbols of Nigeria’s Independence.

“My good people of Cross State, the sacrifices we make today will definitely translate into an enduring legacy for our collective future as a state”.

Orijin acknowledges all the labors of everyone who has been a part in making this country great.