As Nigerians celebrate Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called on Nigeria political leaders to reflect on happenings in the nation with a view to restructuring Nigeria.
The Governor, who made this call in an interview with newsmen during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations in Benin City, said with the economic situation that has caused hopelessness for some people, it is now time to reflect deeply, particularly with what is happening around us in West Africa to redesign and restructure Nigeria.
“It is time to stop pretending and deceiving ourselves and know that we must restructure Nigeria. It is time that we, the political leaders of the country understand that there is need for a redesign of this country and failure to do so promptly will lead to crisis in the country, and we pray that God Amighty will not allow that to happen.
“From what we all can see today, we cannot continue this way, we must take certain decisions to release the energies of the younger people, put more resources on the table, fund our security services better so that we do not lead ourselves into another crisis that years from now, our children and grandchildren will begin to remember people who have had to sacrifice for avoidable reasons.
“My message today is that as we remember those who have sacrificed, who have fallen in defense of protecting this country, to unify this country, we must ensure that we put enough pressure on the political system to be more sensitive to what is going on in the country and to note that the most important assignment for us, the government of Nigeria today, is to redesign and restructure this country,” he said.
According to the governor, “any bickering over the cracks will not do their fundamental defense, which we must begin to address, failing which could be forced on us, and God forbid that happens.”
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is observed on January 15 in the country to honour members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. This day serves as a reminder of the bravery and courage displayed by these individuals in defending the nation.
