1st October, 2015
As Nigeria celebrate its 55th Independence Anniversary, Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has commended Nigerians on their efforts and sacrifices towards sustaining the democratic process.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s media aide, Semiu Okanlawon, in Osogbo on Thursday.
According to the governor, Nigerians’ efforts and sacrifices towards building a democratic, just and humane society as well as the sustenance of the current democratic process deserved every commendation.
“It is that effort and determination that had ensured the longest democratic experience in the nation since independence,” he said.
The statement said that the greatest challenges confronting Nigeria was the task of nation-building and the need for selfless leaders to lead in that direction.
According to the governor, Nigeria leaders as well as followers, have the duty to support, sustain and protect the democracy that had continued to guide the nation toward greatness.
It stated that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was poised to reposition the country, turn around its fortunes and put its ship on a smooth and steady sail.
“We are in a critical stage in our journey for sustainable democracy.
“We must do everything humanly possible to protect this democratic process, the longest so far in the annals of our political evolution so that it could stabilise.
“Our founding fathers, with sincerity of purpose, fought for a country where there will be equal opportunities, freedom of expression and association as well as security of life and property.
“I have a strong, unwavering conviction and sincere hope that this country will still stand tall and become great again,” the statement said.