11th October, 2015
Lagos Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged Nigerians to show commitment to their civic responsibilities in order to drive the desired positive change in the prevailing socio-economic condition of the nation.
Ambode made the call on Sunday at the annual conference of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Lagos State unit.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule at the conference with the theme “The Change That Matters,“ he urged them to be alive to their civic responsibilities.
According to him, civic responsibilities, such as payment of tax, adherence to laws of the land, upholding the rule of law and avoidance of acts that were inimical to the peace of the country, are virtues to drive the change mantra.
“The task of effecting positive change is not for government alone, we must all be prepared to be real ambassadors of change.
“No society can achieve the desired change except the people who made up the society are prepared to change their ways.
“As a government, we will show leadership by example and do everything within our capacity to promote the well-being of the people,” he said.
Ambode urged youths, as major stakeholders in the future of the nation, to champion the ongoing re-orientation process.
According to him, the re-orientation process is the key to the realisation of the society that we all desire.
In an address, Alhaji Kaamil Oloriomokewu, President of the society, called for the new change in government to pioneer good governance and development.
He said that it is impossible for any country with good governance not to experience the change that matters.
“With good governance, we mean adherence to the rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus, equity, inclusiveness, efficiency and accountability.
“For us to achieve that change that matters, our elected officials must demonstrate these qualities,” he said.
He however noted that good leadership encourages good followers and urged for prayers for leadership for the change that matters.