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63rd independence: Nigeria inspiring African countries with creativity — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria has been inspiring other African countries with the creativity and diversity of its citizens in the last 63 years.

Buhari equally expressed hope that democracy, as a system of government, will continue to gain strength in Nigeria.

He said this in a statement issued in commemoration of the country’s 63rd independence anniversary.

The former president, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, felicitated with President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians on the occasion of the 63rd independence anniversary of the nation.

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Buhari said: “On the occasion of the nation’s independence anniversary, I send my warm greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the people of Nigeria.

“For 63 years, Nigeria continues to inspire the rest of the continent with the creativity and diversity of its citizens and now, a long span of democratic rule.

“I am very optimistic that democracy as a system of government will continue to gain strength, year after year in our nation.

“Happy Anniversary.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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