Odita Sunday 
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Nigerians, describing the anniversary as the dawn of “great and infinite possibilities” for the country under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC extolled the “labour of our founding fathers, their struggles, sacrifices and patriotism that bequeathed to us a nation united in its rich ethnic, religious and cultural diversity.”
According to the party, Nigeria’s survival through decades of turbulence demonstrates the resilience and patriotism of its citizens.
“Through difficult challenges, raging storms and calmer seasons, our nation has continued to triumph on the back of the solid will, perseverance, sacrifices, resilience and self-evident patriotism of citizens of our great Republic,” the APC noted.
The party reaffirmed confidence in President Tinubu’s economic reforms, insisting that the removal of fuel subsidy and unification of the exchange rate system, though painful at inception, have now placed Nigeria on a path of “stability, growth and sustainable development.”
The APC highlighted recent macroeconomic figures as evidence of progress, citing a 4.28 percent GDP growth in Q2 2025, foreign reserves rising to $42 billion, inflation dropping to 20.1 percent, and improved oil production and non-oil revenues.
“As Mr. President has stated, the economy has turned the corner,” the statement stressed, adding that “the naira has gained stability, restoring and boosting investor confidence.”
While pointing to “unprecedented infrastructural investment” and new opportunities in agriculture and the creative industries, the APC urged Nigerians to “sustain their support for the Tinubu-led administration” to consolidate the gains recorded so far.
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