Pray for the peace and prosperity of our nation – Gov. Adeleke

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on Nigerians to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of the country.

The governor stated this in his message to commemorate the 2023 Independence Day celebration. 

Governor Adeleke, while acknowledging the unfavorable prevailing economic and security situation across the country, urged all political, religious, traditional, and business leaders to unite purposefully and find lasting solutions to the issues bedvilling Nigeria in line with the vision of heroes past who fought hard for the nation’s independence.

“We are currently in a difficult situation; the precarious economic situation is affecting everyone. This is our reality, and we must face it. As leaders, we must collaborate to find lasting solutions irrespective of our cultural, religious, political, and social affiliations. We must also seek for divine intervention from God, I believe in prayer, so I will always urge us to continue to pray” the governor said.

He called on the leaders to be committed to the progress of Nigeria’s society, while the followers must hold the leaders accountable, stressing that everyone must play their roles for the sake of posterity.

“At IPADE IMOLE, I will be giving a full report of my stewardship directly to the people of Osun State. I shall be opening the governance book of the state for everyone to see. I am determined to run an all-inclusive government that is owned by the people and truly for the people.”

The governor said he is determined to be a more responsive and accountable leader, to repay the faith reposed in him by the people of Osun State with their votes.

“In the spirit of celebrating the Independence Day, I urge the people of Osun State to continue to pray for the success of our administration while we remain steadfast in our development agenda that is pro-people and pro-good governance”, the statement concluded. 

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