President pays respects to founding fathers on Constitution day
His Excellency President David Adeang hosted the State banquet
celebrating 56 years of Nauru's Constitution, 17 May.
The Constitution was enforced on 31 January 1968, but
alterations were made to it on 17 May that same year by the
Constitutional Review Committee, declaring Nauru a republic.
President Adeang delivered his statement emphasising the
importance of Constitution Day as a day of reflection, celebration
and "reaffirming our commitment to our Constitution's principles
and values".
"We honour the visions of our founding fathers who, with
foresight and dedication, crafted a document that would serve as
the foundation of our sovereignty. Their legacy is not just a
written text but a living testament to our enduring spirit of
independence, unity, and resilience."
"As we commemorate Constitution Day, let us renew our commitment
to the values that have brought us together as a nation. Let us
pledge to uphold the principles of democracy, justice, and
equality. Let us work together to build a brighter, more prosperous
Nauru, where every citizen can thrive and where our future
generations can look back with pride at the legacy we leave
behind."
Earlier that day, President Adeang along with the Speaker of
Parliament Marcus Stephen and cabinet ministers, attended the
national sports carnival held at the Linkbelt oval in Aiwo.
His Excellency congratulated the children who participated in
the sports carnival and to the winning team Evergreen of Meneng and
Yaren - "Happy Constitution Day and may God bless Nauru as we
recognise God's Will First".
He extended his appreciation to the Ministry of Sports and the
"tremendous efforts" of everyone who contributed in the events.
"I recognise your efforts, and I thank you on behalf of the
government and people of Nauru for a fantastic, fun and joyous
occasion."
Also in attendance were Australian High Commissioner Sara
Moriarty, Counsellor Wang Xuguang of the Embassy of the People's
Republic of China, Chairman of the PRC Guangdong Yuan Baocheng, and
the incoming Secretary-General of the PIF Baron Waqa.
Constitution Day on 17 May is a national holiday in Nauru and is
celebrated annually with a sports carnival with the 14 districts
forming the five teams of Evergreen, Boe, Aida, Ubenide, and
Blues.
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