Governor Dapo Abiodun on Sunday said that the dreams of the founding fathers of Nigeria, where no man is oppressed, where opportunities abound for all, and where the wealth of the land is shared equitably, are realizable if Nigerians continue to hold fast to patriotism, integrity, service, and shared responsibility.
The governor also noted that with the country celebrating her 65 years of Independence Anniversary, Nigerians should remember that the true measure of freedom lies in how it is used to serve, to build, and to bless others.
The governor stated this during the Interdenominational Church Service to mark the 65th National Day Celebration held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta.
Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the governor noted that Nigerians must summon the courage to move beyond despair into a future bright with possibilities.
He added that the anniversary celebration should ignite in Nigerians, renewed hope, and steadfast faith that the country's best days are yet to come.
While acknowledging and commending the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership and commitment to nation-building through bold socioeconomic reforms under the Renewed Hope agenda, Prince Abiodun said the policies are already attracting investors, stabilizing the currency, and laying the foundation for inclusive prosperity.
He noted that unity has been the cornerstone of his administration, which he added formed the basis of its progress in the state, considering it steadfastly aligns with the President's vision through people-centered governance.
In his sermon, the Diocesan Bishop of Awori Anglican Diocese, Rev. (Dr.) Johnson Akintomide, who spoke on the topic "A New Nigeria is Possible, the Time is Now," said the gathering of the saints signifies hope, gratitude, and prayer to God who made the 65th celebration possible.
Referencing the case of the Israelites when they were in captivity in the wilderness before God delivered them, as recorded in Isaiah 43, Rev. Akintomide noted that Nigeria has, for some time, been in the captivity of hardship, hunger, injustice, drug abuse, insecurity, political instability, and corruption, among others.
Urging Nigerians not to dwell in the past, as God is ready to do a new thing in the country, Rev. Akintomide said national transformation requires human cooperation with God by praying persistently, raising godly leaders in the country, churches, and political offices, as well as rejecting corruption, shunning tribalism, and stopping the cursing and condemning of government, as it won't change the country.
Prayers were also said for the nation, Ogun State, political leaders, as well as traditional and spiritual institutions alongside their leaders.
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