 Under secretary to the government of the federation SGF, Mr. Boss Mustafa says it is a commendable feat for Nigeria to attain the age of 61 as an independent nation in spite of its diversity. Mohammed stated this in an interview with newsmen at the nation's 61st Independence anniversary celebration on Friday in Abuja. Mustafa said the current challenges facing the country were part of growth, adding that all nations in the world had at one time or the other been confronted with such challenges.