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The former Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr Ben Nwoye, says the hardship Nigerians are experiencing at this time is a “growth pain”.

Nwoye said this to newsmen in Enugu on Monday while fielding questions on why Nigerians should celebrate the nation’s 64 Independence Anniversary.<!--more-->

It would be recalled that the Federal Government had declared Tuesday, Oct. 1, as a public holiday for Independence Day to allow Nigerians to pray and fast to seek help from the Almighty for the nation’s fortune.

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Nwoye noted that he was optimistic that Nigeria and Nigerians would survive the current socioeconomic challenges facing the country right now.

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According to him, I have hope that we as a nation will come out stronger than we were as soon as the effects of the programmes being executed by the administration of President Bola Tinubu come into life.

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“The hardship we are experiencing at this time is a growth pain.

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“Other great nations in modern history passed through similar experiences before attaining the greatness they are enjoying today.

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“So, we must keep hope alive as we celebrate Nigeria at 64,” he said.

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On the celebration proper, the APC chieftain noted that “absolutely, we have many reasons to celebrate our nation at 64 years.”

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Nwoye said that the country is vastly blessed with so many human and material resources.

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“Everywhere we go on planet earth, we have people of Nigerian descent excelling in different works of life.

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“In medicine, science and technology, we have Nigerians making us proud worldwide.

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“In nursing and other allied health service areas, we have Nigerians taking the lead globally.

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“In education and Information technology we are on top of the game,” he said.

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The former chairman noted that politically, Nigeria had become the beacon of hope for Africa.

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“For over 25 years, we have enjoyed uninterrupted democracy. We are the largest democracy in Africa, and among the largest in the entire universe,” he said.

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Nwoye also prayed for God’s protection, wisdom and guidance on the nation’s leaders as well as God’s blessings and socioeconomic progress on the Federal Republic.