Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the citizens’ support is needed in nation building, saying Nigeria is currently experiencing a rebirth.
He also emphasized that the President Bola Tinubu’s economic blueprint reflects the urgent needs of Nigerians and the global realities of the 21st century.
Abiodun, who spoke at the 65th National Day Celebration held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, said that Nigeria would be stronger if citizens work and cooperate with governments in the course of nation building.
He stated that the task of nation building is enormous, hence the need for all Nigerians, irrespective of their religion, ethnicity, political affiliations, and social status, to work with governments to realize the objective.
He said: “The theme of the celebration, ‘All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,’ was timely and instructive for Nigeria to work together for a greater nation. Building a stronger Nigeria is not the sole responsibility of the government; it is a collective duty of every Nigerian at home and abroad”.
The governor noted that as the gateway to Nigeria’s prosperity and transformative future, Ogun State remains a proud contributor to the nation’s project, as its history is intertwined with that of the country’s history through the activities and struggles of its forebearers.
Abiodun maintained that his administration has executed and transformatively delivered on its electoral promises to demonstrate that ‘government is not about political promises or empty power-point projects,’ noting that his administration has moved from plan to action.
He said the celebration is a historic milestone in the life of the nation, as it afforded the people of the State an opportunity to join their compatriots across the country and in the diaspora to create a nation of resilience, unity, and hope.
“It is not only marking the passage of time but reaffirming the collective resolve to choose freedom, unity, and shared prosperity envisioned by our founding fathers,” he stated.
