The chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State, Mr. Sheriff Adewale Musa, has charged indigenes and residents of his area to support government in nation-building.
In his Independence Day message, Musa congratulated the citizens of the area on the celebration of the 61st anniversary of the nation’s independence.
“We have every reason to be glad because it is a time for celebration and appreciation of the efforts of our heroes past: their sacrifices, hopes and aspirations that we use to navigate our great nation to the dreamland.
“It is a moment for sober reflection to reevaluate our standing as citizens of our country. Our status, as Nigerians, has imposed on us the duty to answer the clarion call in our different walks of life and contribute our quota to nation-building, especially as we battle these trying times.
“Our country, now more than ever, needs you and I to put on our thinking caps and ruminate on the way forward to redeem our nation from the current hardship that we found ourselves.
“You and I have the responsibility to shun the idea that only the government will provide the way forward. We must realise that those in government used to be individuals just like you.
“At my level, as your chairman, I will do everything in my capacity to contribute my quota to nation-building, leaving no stone unturned in bringing to reality all promises I made to you on the campaign trail.
“Nigeria is our country, the government is our government and we are its people. Our collective efforts result in our current situation and our collective efforts will get us out of it. Let us come together in unison to take our nation to the next level,” the Ado-Odo/Ota council boss said.
