As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, declared that the nation cannot achieve real transformation without accountable leadership.
In a statement issued in Abuja, Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan said Nigeria remains at a crossroads, grappling with insecurity, economic hardship, and inequality, even as citizens continue to show resilience through innovation and creativity.
“The Nigeria our heroes envisioned is not one divided by ethnicity, religion, or politics, but one united by shared values of justice, equity, and prosperity,” she said.
She stressed that building such a nation requires a government accountable to its people, a citizenry committed to nation-building, and leadership rooted in service and integrity.
Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan further noted that Independence Day should serve as a sober reminder of the sacrifices made by freedom fighters, urging Nigerians to transform the country’s vast potential into tangible progress for future generations.
“Sixty-five years on, the task before us is clear: to ensure no Nigerian is left behind and to pass on a country worthy of pride,” she said.
The lawmaker’s office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate, was also unsealed by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the National Assembly on Wednesday, following her suspension from the Red Chamber in March 2025.
