Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that Nigeria is undergoing a rebirth under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that the country is on course for greatness if citizens rally behind the federal and state governments in the task of nation building.
Abiodun stated this on Wednesday at the 65th Independence Day Celebration held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, where he described President Tinubu as a leader bold enough to take crucial economic decisions that had been avoided by previous administrations.
According to the governor, Tinubu’s economic blueprint is in tune with the urgent needs of Nigerians and aligned with global realities, especially in the 21st century.
“Building a stronger Nigeria is not the sole responsibility of the government; it is a collective duty of every Nigerian at home and abroad,” Abiodun said.
“The theme of this year’s celebration, ‘All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,’ is timely and instructive for us as a people.”
He stressed that the task of nation building was enormous, and called on Nigerians irrespective of religion, ethnicity, political affiliation, or social status to join hands with government at all levels to achieve progress.
The governor also used the occasion to highlight his administration’s achievements, noting that his government had moved beyond “power-point promises” to delivering tangible projects across Ogun State.
“Government is not about political promises or empty presentations. We have moved from plan to action,” he said, adding that Ogun State remains the “gateway to Nigeria’s prosperity and transformative future.”
Abiodun further described the celebration as a reminder of the resilience and unity envisioned by the nation’s founding fathers. He insisted that democracy remains Nigeria’s surest path to stability, prosperity and inclusive development despite current economic challenges.
The event drew dignitaries from across the state, who also lent their voices to the call for collective responsibility in nation building.
Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, said the challenges confronting Nigeria should be seen as signs of growth rather than obstacles.
“Nigerians must stop complaining and start doing the right things to move the nation forward,” he urged.
Chief Judge of the State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, expressed optimism that the nation is close to overcoming its challenges, while calling for sustained prayers.
Former Military Governor of Ogun State, Major-General Seidu Balogun (rtd), lauded successive administrations for transforming the state into an industrial hub, describing his own tenure as a period of “starting small to achieve greater things.”
Traditional rulers also lent their voices. The Akarigbo of Remoland and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, admonished Nigerians to stop cursing the country but rather support its recovery with prayers.
Similarly, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, emphasized that unity and positive attitudes were crucial for the nation’s greatness.
Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, said the celebration was not only to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence but also to appreciate God’s mercies over the nation.
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