Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, has called on Nigerians to see the nation’s future as a shared duty and to view it as a shared inheritance.
In honour of Nigeria’s 66th anniversary of independence, Abiodun made this statement on Sunday during the Special Interdenominational Church Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, stated that the nation owes its future generations a cohesive, peaceful, prosperous, and just nation.
He urged Nigerians to look past their present problems and concentrate on what lies ahead.
The state government’s condolence visit and pledges are rejected by the family of the dead Delta civil servant. The state government’s condolence visit and pledges are rejected by the family of the dead Delta civil servant.
The values that bind society together must be discussed when discussing growth. A wealthy society cannot be created by the government alone. To create a strong country, citizens must collaborate with the government, according to Abiodun.
He expressed hope that President Bola Tinubu’s economic changes under the Renewed Hope Agenda will result in better livelihoods, infrastructure, and economic prospects.
The governor stated that until the conclusion of his term, his administration is dedicated to growing economic initiatives, bolstering public institutions, and making investments in human resources.
“The lives improved and opportunities created are the true measure of governance, not just the projects commissioned,” he continued.
Prior to next elections, Abiodun also urged religious organisations and political leaders to promote harmony, respect for one another, and responsible civic participation.
He said, “We can disagree without becoming enemies, compete without violence, and defend our convictions while respecting the rights of others.”
The Archbishop of Lagos and Bishop of Remo, Most Rev. Michael Fape, urged authorities and people to move away from corruption and seek God’s guidance in his sermon titled “A Call to Repentance,” which was based on Joel 2:12–14.
Fape warned against passing off corrupt activities as public relations, citing greed as a primary cause of corruption.
He cited deteriorating infrastructure, faltering health and higher education institutions, and company closures as reasons why Nigeria has not yet realised its full potential. He also gave thanks to God for what he called a decline in kidnapping and banditry.