The President, Nigerian Community Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, Alhaji Abiola Kumoye, has stated that the celebration of the country’s 64th birthday in Greater Manchester, has enabled them to reflect on the nation’s journey, cultural values, and foster a sense of unity among Nigerians in the diaspora.
Kumoye, described it as a way to honour the country’s heritage, culture, and national identity, even while living abroad.
He said the platform also educated others about Nigerian history, showcased the richness of Nigerian culture through food, music, and dance, and promote positive contributions that Nigerians make in the UK.
“The Nigerian community in Greater Manchester, like many Nigerian diaspora communities worldwide, celebrates Nigeria’s Independence anniversary as a way to honour our heritage, culture, and national identity, even while living abroad.
“Celebrating Nigeria’s 64th Independence allows us to reflect on our nation’s journey, share our cultural values, and foster a sense of unity among Nigerians in the diaspora.
“Such events also provide an opportunity to educate others about Nigerian history, showcase the richness of Nigerian culture through food, music and dance, and promote positive contributions that Nigerians make in the UK.
“It helps to strengthen ties within the Nigerian community and maintain a connection to home, while also acknowledging the shared history and experiences that bind them to Nigeria, regardless of location,” he said.
He advised the Federal Government to prioritise good governance, transparency and accountability in addressing the nation’s pressing challenges.
According to him, issues like insecurity, economic instability, and corruption need to be tackled with a clear vision that puts the well-being of Nigerians first.
Kumoye noted that investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare should be increased to ensure long-term growth and prosperity.
This was just as he stated the cruciality of fostering unity across the nation’s diverse regions and tribes, promoting inclusion and equity.
“To the Nigerian government, I would emphasize the importance of prioritizing good governance, transparency, and accountability in addressing the nation’s pressing challenges.
“Issues like insecurity, economic instability, and corruption need to be tackled with a clear vision that puts the well-being of Nigerians first.
“Investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare should be increased to ensure long-term growth and prosperity.
“It’s crucial to foster unity across the nation’s diverse regions and tribes, promoting inclusion and equity.
“By focusing on these areas, the government can pave the way for a more stable and prosperous future for Nigeria,” Kumoye stated.
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