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By Brown Chimezie
Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Francis Olusola Alao, has urged Nigerians to coexist peacefully and support government efforts in repositioning the county.
He made the call in a congratulatory message to Nigerians on the 63rd Independence Day celebration of the county.
“As we celebrate this milestone, we must reflect on the legacies of our past heroes and their sacrifices for the country. It is more important to work together to reposition the county to reclaim its lost glory. We all have a role to play in this, from traditional rulers to government at all levels and citizens.
“I urge Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s led administration and his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, including the developmental agendas of states and local governments. It might be challenging today but in the long run, Nigerians will enjoy the dividends of democracy, considering the effort of the government.”
He also called for more involvement of the traditional institution in the affairs of the country beyond advisory role.
“To accelerate the new and better Nigeria that we all want, we must strengthen our traditional institutions. Our advisory role is not enough; President Tinubu should, as a matter of importance, assign an active role to the traditional institution in his government. As a strategic stakeholders, we are closer to the people and we know their concerns,” he said.
In addition, he urged the citizens and the government to promote the country’s rich cultural heritage and made-in-Nigeria products to accelerate economic growth and development.
“On another note, we also need to promote our cultural heritage and made-in-Nigeria products. We are great people and blessed as a nation across different ethnic groups with cultural, human, and natural resources. To actualise some of our great potential, we need to continue to live in unity, seek dialogue, and chart a new course for the country.
“I pray for prosperity and peaceful co-existence for our dear country, by the special grace of God. Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
