Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current challenges and come out stronger.
He called on Nigerians to unite and defend the nation’s democracy from those he said seek to create instability and chaos.
Lalong spoke at an inter-denominational church service to mark this year’s Democracy Day at the Government House Chapel, Rayfield, Jos, the state capital.
He said: “The task of building the nation is a collective one which all of us must partake in. There is no doubt that Nigeria is facing many challenges today, ranging from insecurity, unemployment, poverty and unity.
“These are not problems that began yesterday but an accumulation of our journey to nationhood. We should never give up on our nation or make negative confessions about its destiny.”
