Sanwo-Olu, Aloba, others urge Nigerians to keep hope alive
05 October 2024 |
2:54 am
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to be hopeful, assuring that there is a continuous plan to sustain its economic stability and enhance
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to be hopeful, assuring that there is a continuous plan to sustain its economic stability and enhance the well-being of the citizens.
Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, stated this at a Special Jumaat organised to commemorate the 64th National Independence Day Celebration at the Lagos State Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja.
Sanwo-Olu stated that as a nation, the people should not allow hopelessness as plans and actions are being put in place by the government to ensure that the nation overcomes the present challenges it is facing.
He said: “As a people, we cannot be hopeless. We must be hopeful because at least there is a plan. We can all argue about the plan, but there is a plan and the plan is to sustain the economic stability of the country.
“As a matter of fact, we must sustain our reserves because we are a nation that imports a lot. We are a nation that is building. We are building infrastructure, building schools, building hospitals, and so on. So, we must sustain our economic stability. There is a plan. If we don’t have a plan, then there is a problem,” he said.
Speaking further, the Governor said that he is optimistic of a better Nigeria because there is an ongoing workable plan, stressing that as long as there are plans and visions, everything will be fine for the country and her citizens.
In his goodwill message, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, urged Nigerians should exercise patience. “Allah has blessed the country with a good God-fearing president with many good intentions. The present situation is like a debilitated building, which requires major rehabilitation, as such, Nigerians need to exercise patience.”
In his sermon, Chief Imam, Dr. Issa Abdul-Mujeeb emphasized the need for the people to reform their mindsets and continually pray for the country to make it better.
He added Nigerians should adopt a positive mindset and pray for the nation, just as the country’s founding fathers did when fighting for independence. He noted that their efforts resulted in a nearly perfect nation, and hopes for a similar transformation today.
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