Ondo State Governor, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, has urged Nigerians to embrace their collective accountability in constructing a peaceable, united and affluent nation as the nation marked its 66th Independence anniversary.
Aiyedatiwa made the decision on Thursday in the course of the Independence Day celebration in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the place he mirrored on Nigeria’s journey since gaining independence and the tasks going through the current technology.
The governor stated the nation’s progress couldn’t be achieved by authorities alone, stressing the significance of lively citizenship and a shared dedication to nation-building.
He stated, “We’re grateful for the peace we proceed to get pleasure from, for the power to confront our prevailing challenges and for the privilege of witnessing one other 12 months within the lifetime of our nice nation.
“At the moment, as we commemorate 66 years of nationhood, we replicate on the journey now we have travelled, the tasks that stay earlier than us and the longer term we should collectively construct.
“Round this era, 66 years in the past, a technology of Nigerians dared to imagine {that a} folks of many tongues, traditions and faiths may share one future. They handed to us not a completed nation, however the accountability to construct, protect and enhance the nation whose freedom they secured by braveness, sacrifice and conviction.
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“Independence, due to this fact, is greater than the reminiscence of a date; it’s a persevering with accountability to the previous, the current and the longer term. It challenges each technology to ask: What have you ever performed with the inheritance entrusted to you?”
Aiyedatiwa known as on residents to renew their dedication to the values required to transfer the nation ahead, significantly peace, unity, patriotism and accountable citizenship.
He added, “As we rejoice this Independence anniversary, allow us to renew our religion in Nigeria and our dedication to the work of nation-building.
“Allow us to proceed to uphold peace, unity, patriotism and accountable citizenship, understanding that the Nigeria we want won’t be constructed by authorities alone, however by the collective efforts of its residents.”
The Ondo governor additionally acknowledged the efforts of the Federal Authorities below President Bola Tinubu in pursuing financial reforms and improvement initiatives.
Aiyedatiwa stated Ondo State appreciated measures aimed toward strengthening the economic system, enhancing infrastructure and making a extra beneficial setting for funding.
He additionally highlighted federal initiatives and initiatives that might have direct financial implications for Ondo State, together with the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Street and the proposed Deep-Sea Port.
“We recognise his efforts in direction of strengthening the economic system, infrastructure and funding setting, as effectively as its consideration to strategic improvement alternatives with optimistic implications for Ondo State.
“We significantly admire the cooperation surrounding initiatives such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Street, the proposed Deep-Sea Port and different initiatives able to increasing the financial prospects of our state.
“We glance ahead to deeper collaboration within the curiosity of our folks and the continued improvement of Nigeria,” the governor stated.
The governor’s Independence Day message centred on the necessity for Nigerians to look past the celebration of the nation’s independence and recommit themselves to the tasks of constructing and preserving the nation for future generations.
