The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, calling for sustained patriotism and unity.
Falgore, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, on Thursday, said Nigerians have every reason to thank Almighty Allah for keeping the country united despite the challenges it has faced over the years.
He noted that Nigeria had recorded significant progress in various sectors of national development over the past 66 years.
According to him, Kano State has witnessed remarkable development in healthcare, agriculture and livestock, education, science and technology, among other critical sectors aimed at improving the welfare of its citizens.
The Speaker also highlighted Nigeria’s population growth, the creation of additional states and local government areas, expansion of the country’s revenue base and the continued practice of democratic governance as notable developments since independence.
Falgore further commended the leadership of Kano State, particularly Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for implementing policies and programmes aimed at advancing the state’s development, especially in education and other key sectors.
He extended his felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Yusuf and Nigerians across the country on the occasion.
“On behalf of the Kano State House of Assembly, I congratulate all Nigerians on the 66th Independence Anniversary of our great nation,” Falgore said.
