As Nigerians celebrate the independence anniversary, Rising Up for a United Nigeria (RUN) says the combined experience of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio will surely turn around the fortunes of the country for the better.

RUN Convener, Solomon Adodo, in a message on Tuesday, called on the teeming population of youths and middle-aged individuals to bring forth their best ideas, thinking caps, and inventive and innovative talents in partnering with President Tinubu to move Nigeria forward.

The rights activist remarked that Nigeria is fortunate to be led by a visionary leader in President Tinubu, who stood out as one of the best governors that set the pace for the modern Lagos State, which is evident for all to see.

He also singled out the Senator Godswill Akpabio-led National Assembly as deserving of the support of Nigerians.

“Our confidence in Mr. President should remain steadfast and unaltered, for the destination of greatness is within sight. We should also take note of the fact that the President of the Senate—Senator Godswill Akpabio—turned the previously backward state of Akwa Ibom into a world-class tourist destination, a flourishing economic hub, and a state that can be recognized globally as one of the best. These two now lead our country. And working with them, we will transform Nigeria for the better,” he noted.

“Youths of our dear country, the current government has established several strategies, schemes, and innovative entrepreneurial programs for the youth. We will be harnessing all of these together. Youth of Nigeria, in the coming weeks and months, under the banner of the youth and middle-aged citizens, we shall be going around the country to identify with the challenges that have plagued us.

“But beyond that, we will also be looking at our potential, the comparative advantages of our regions, what we can do, and how we can move Nigeria forward. Our potential in agriculture must not be left fallow while we have vast lands and no food. Our potential in manufacturing will be properly harnessed. We are very confident, and Mr. President has assured that he will provide the youth and the middle-aged citizens with the needed support to move forward.

“Dear young Nigerians, it is time for us to work with this government. We have been through the darkest moments; our silver lining is here, and it is on us to pick it up and move Nigeria forward. In the coming months, we want to see a new breed of entrepreneurs emerging, a new breed of captains of industry emerging, and a new breed of patriots and patriarchs who will liberate our country on the economic front and move the nation forward. It is on all of us to actualize this.

“Let this message resonate across the length and breadth of our country, Nigeria: that Nigeria is great and that greatness is in every one of us. This is not a time to despair. This is not a time to be triggered into riots. This is not a time to fight against our government. This is a time for all of us to partner, work with the government, engage, and move Nigeria forward.”