65th Independence: NNPP chieftain Ajadi sends important message to Tinubu

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, a South-West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent steps toward revamping the nation’s economy and tackling unemployment, especially among graduates.

In a statement to journalists, Ajadi expressed concern over the persistent decline of the economy despite Nigeria’s abundant resources and democratic governance.

He urged the Tinubu-led administration to seize the independence milestone as a moment of reflection and accountability.

“President Tinubu should use this occasion to look back and tell Nigerians what he has done in the past two years to improve their lives. The condition of the average Nigerian is pitiable, and there is a pressing need to rescue citizens from the terrible state of things,” he said.

Ajadi, who congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary, lamented that the country has regressed since independence.

According to him, Nigeria’s past economic glory stands in stark contrast to the present hardships faced by its people.

“In the 1970s, the Naira was stronger than the British Pound and the US Dollar. The economy was booming, agriculture brought in foreign exchange, and jobs were waiting for graduates even before they completed school. Sadly, today’s reality is the opposite,” Ajadi noted.

He questioned how the nation had descended into such economic decline, stressing that the government must urgently fashion out policies to strengthen the Naira, improve livelihoods, and provide sustainable employment opportunities for the youth.

“Years back, the Naira was stronger than the CFA and Ghanaian Cedi, but now the reverse is the case. After 65 years of independence, Nigeria remains like a toddler. This is a sad story for our nation,” he added.