Government of Anambra state has congratulated Nigeria on its sixty years of independence.
Governor Willie Obiano congratulated the country while speaking in a statewide broadcast to commemorate the independence celebration at the Governor’s Lodge, Onitsha.
Government House Correspondent, Ejike Abana reports that  Governor Obiano who noted  that the COVID-19 situation is still hanging in the air,  said that Anambra state will  observe low key celebration  with dignity and solemnity, and thanked God for guiding the people to safety.
The Governor expressed hope that Nigeria having  survived circumstances including insurgency, violent clashes between farmers and herders, among others, will still survive present challenges.
Speaking on Anambra, Governor Obiano said that the state which clocked twenty nine years in August, has become the shining star of the east, pointing out that advancements in agriculture, infrastructure including the ongoing international conference center, Awka city Stadium, Anambra airport, among others are legacy projects Ndi Anambra should be proud of.
Governor Obiano, while urging  Ndi Anambra to  be part of building   Anambra of our dreams, said that the state is  growing at progressive pace, as the Aku Luo Uno Call is yielding fruits.
He  explained that civilization starts with people, pointing out that the environment improves once people change their thought process which manifests in the way people think, the way they see world and the way they interact with others.
While calling on ndi Anambra to uphold COVID -19 while  marking  the day, Governor Obiano pledged to remain committed  in implementing his economic blueprint