Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- Umunnem ndi Abia, I come to you this morning with an elation of gratitude, thankful, firstly, to the Almighty God for His blessings upon our land in the last 35 years. May I also congratulate you, dear brothers and sisters, as we relish the joy of this remarkable anniversary in our evolution as a people bound by a common heritage, defined by the resilience of our spirit and hope in the promises that tomorrow holds. Individually and collectively, each of us has contributed to shaping the character of our State, defining its identity and charting its future. Fellow Abians, you owe it to yourself to be proud of the contributions you have made to building this community of abilities. Our joy on this momentous occasion does...