NAN-H-45
Recession
By Mohammed Baba Busu
Lafia, Nov 23, 2016(NAN) Mr. Philip Shekwo, the Nasarawa state chairman of All Progressive Congress(APC) has appealed to Nigerians to make sacrifices that would supplement the efforts of President Buhari as he strives to resuscitate the economy.
Shekwo, who made the appeal on Wednesday in Lafia while speaking with newsmen, said the task of improving the living condition of Nigerians must be a collective responsibility for success to be achieved.
He expressed optimism that the policies being implemented by the Federal Government, would soon end the economic recession that had brought untold hardship to the people.
“I want to use this medium to appeal to Nigerians to be patient, prayerful and support the present government as President Buhari strives to fix the economy so as to better the standard of living of the people.
“Sustained prayers by adherents of the two major religions in the country, will definitely assist the president and other elected and appointed leaders to overcome both the economic and security challenges hindering the growth and speedy development of the country,” he said.
On the defection of some politicians in the state from the PDP and other political parties to APC, Shekwo said that such development was heartwarming for APC.
“Anybody that is already in APC and is afraid that the people coming in or defecting to the party will cause problem to the party in 2019 should be rest assured that no such thing will happen.
“If you establish a market and a motor park and nobody comes to buy or sell in the market, or no passenger is patronizing your commercial vehicle, then you have not achieved.
APC is playing the game by the rule, that is why people are defecting from their party to APC,” he added.
The chairman urged Nigerians to be law-abiding and respect constituted authorities for the country to enjoy sustainable peace. (NAN)
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