Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has called for a concerted effort from the citizens to rebuild the country.
The governor also urged all Nigerians to unite with the country’s leadership in the task of rebuilding the nation towards peace, progress and development.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr, Richard Olatunde.
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According to the statement, Akeredolu stressed that “now is the time for Nigerians to demonstrate their dedication to national development and nation-building.”
While describing the nation’s diversity as a strength, Akeredolu indicated that the country must purposefully leverage this diversity for growth and development, expressing confidence that Nigeria would overcome the current socio-economic difficulties to emerge more prosperous and stronger.
He said, “Despite today’s challenges, our hope and trust must remain unshaken. Our journey towards a prosperous and secure future has just begun. We must continually interrogate every issue that hinders the development and greatness of our beloved nation.
“We will persist in our efforts to foster true federalism. We must be dedicated to addressing the root causes of our national issues. The welfare of our people should accelerate our resolve for development.”
He added, “As we celebrate Independence Day, I congratulate all Nigerians. I urge us to remain steadfast in our faith in a better and prosperous Nigeria.”
