The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi E. Usman, has joined millions of Nigerians at home and abroad to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Senator Usman acknowledged that although Nigeria has witnessed missed opportunities and unfulfilled expectations over the decades, there remains much to celebrate.
She noted that the country’s continued existence as one indivisible nation, despite numerous challenges, is proof of Nigerians’ collective resolve and the strength derived from unity in diversity.
Senator Usman, however, decried the burden of poor leadership at various levels of governance, urging Nigerians not to despair but to remain hopeful for a better future.
> “There will surely be joy in the morning. It would be a double tragedy for a people who have endured years of misrule to now surrender hope for their country. Meaningful change will only come when we, as citizens, rise to hold leaders accountable,” she said.
The Labour Party Chairman further called on leaders to govern with empathy, justice, and transparency, stressing that no nation can achieve sustainable development without prioritising the welfare of its citizens.
