Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has urged all citizens to do more in whatever they are doing to move this country forward for the better.
In his message to mark the country’s 36th independence anniversary, PM Lilo said the government stands together with all citizens of this country to mark a milestone in the country’s nation building.
“God has graced us with our past and holds our hope for the future. It is my desire that we will continue to charter our course according to His destiny for us,” Lilo said.
He said this year’s independence anniversary theme is “Building the fundamentals for a strong government and empowered people”.
The country’s PM added that every generation is a building block for the next one.
“Where a country builds strong, the next generation can build stronger. Where no foundations are laid for the people to explore and excel in their gifts, talents, crafts and enterprise, the people become weak and ultimately regress,” Lilo highlighted.
PM Lilo believed that over the past three years, his government has built some key fundamentals in the fields of education, health, infrastructure, communications and political development.
He stressed that these are only foundational therefore urges all citizens to do more.
“The next generation of Solomon islands are expected to build to these and move the country forward,” Lilo said.
Meanwhile Lilo expressed his government’s sincere gratitude and greetings to all Solomon Islanders both within and outside of the country as everyone mark a historical time in the country’s history.
Lilo also extended his 36th anniversary greetings to all the country’s development partners and friends across Melanesia, the south pacific region and globally.
“In a globalized world such as ours, it is imperative to work hand in hand with others as our country navigates the future,” Lilo added.
By Daniel Namosuaia
