Nigeria at 66: Ondo Speaker Oladiji urges peace, unity, national progress

By Tolulope Eniola

As Nigeria celebrates her 66th independence today, the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, has urged the people of Ondo State and Nigerians as a whole to use the occasion to renew their commitment to national unity, peace and sustainable development.

This was contained in a goodwill message personally signed by the Speaker in Akure, on Thursday.

The Speaker, who described the anniversary as an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey since independence, also called on all and sundry to reaffirm their collective responsibility towards building a stronger and more prosperous nation.

While lauding and remembering those who fought for Nigeria’s independence, Oladiji described them as true heroes whose courage and selfless service to the nation would remain indelible.

Oladiji appreciated the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his various robust initiatives for a better Nigeria, expressing optimism that with his experience, prowess and tenacity, Nigeria would soon take its rightful position as the giant of African.

“Your bold and transformative economic reform implemented under the Renewed Hope Agenda is a testament to your peerless in courage, conviction and patriotism.
Your steadfast commitment to national unity, economic revitalization and democratic governance remains a source of inspiration to all Nigerians” the statement read.

Oladiji also commended the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for the various landmark achievements recorded by his administration since the assumption of office.

The Speaker, who extended his profound greetings to all Nigerians at home and abroad on this special occasion, prayed for the guidance of God in the country’s pursuit of a brighter tomorrow.