Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Area and a  political son of late Chief Solomon Lar, Hon. Joshua Laven Ubandoma has rejoiced with President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians on the 60th Independence celebration.


Hon. Ubandoma stated this in Jos on Thursday during an interaction with Journalists and said Nigeria will raise above the current challenges if citizens show more patriotism and shun religious and ethnic bigotry.


He applauded the efforts of the founding fathers of Nigeria, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Alwolowo and the likes of Chief Solomon Lar for laying a solid foundation for Nigeria to strive.


"Our founding fathers who fought for Nigeria Independence wanted a better Nigeria than what we have today, they wanted a united and a peaceful country that was why they brought federalism.


"It is unfortunate that today we have sectionalism, tribalism, nepotism and religion has also come into play. We thought at 60th, Nigeria should have been more develop as other developed countries of the world but we are still underdeveloped.


"As the Executive Chairman of my Local Government, I wish to bear the mind of my people that we should be more united than dividing ourselves. We should channel our energy to what will develop this country than what will tear us apart.


"We must emulate our founding fathers, the Azikiwe, Awolowo and Balewa and other leaders such as Late Chief Solomon Lar who conceived  a better vision for Nigeria and all Nigerians must begin to think in this line at now that we are 60."


He called on the economic team of President Muhammadu Buhari to quickly put into action soothing measures to revive the country's economy and put it on the path of growth.


He said Nigeria need courageous leadership with strong political will that will  drive the country deliberately to a developed nation to command respect in the international community.


Ubandoma also rejoiced with Governor Simon Lalong and the people of Plateau State and encouraged them to imbibe the spirit of peace, unity and togetherness for the prosperity of the state.


He said with peace, the state and country will attend the desire development.