Ondo State and Nigeria will overcome prevailing challenges as the future remains bright, Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has assured.
He gave the assurance in his New Year Message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, saying: “Let us pray for Nigeria in the new year. We will surely surmount these challenges.”
He gave the assurance in his New Year Message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, saying: “Let us pray for Nigeria in the new year. We will surely surmount these challenges.”
It was titled “New Year Message: We Will Surmount Present Challenges, Akeredolu Assures.”
He congratulated the people of the state on the grace to witness the new year 2022.
Akeredolu, who rejoiced with the people of the state, said despite the hurdles and challenges experienced in the outgone year, the Lord’s grace sustained the state, her people and the country at large.
Hailing the people for their understanding, support and cooperation in the year 2021, he reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing the economic development and growth of the state in the new year and beyond.
Besides, he charged the people to rekindle hope and gear up for the struggle ahead, saying the challenges of Covid-19, insecurity and the economic downturn witnessed in the country will be confronted with vigor.
He said: “Let us pray for Nigeria in the new year. We will surely surmount these challenges. We shall rise and emerge even stronger than before. I urge us all to continue to support the government at all levels.
“The future is only for those whose tenacity is unshakable. Our faith in one indivisible Nigeria must not be threatened by the actions of some marauders whose main purpose is to cause rift and rancor among us.
“We must be unwavering, and deliberate in our quest to come together and salvage what belongs to us all. Nigeria belongs to all of us. I assure you, with your support and prayer, I am positive that Nigeria will surmount the present challenges.”
He added that his administration will continue to stand by the side of the people and defend their rights and interest.
While praying for Divine guidance and guardianship of the state through the new year, the Governor said the people should expect more developmental projects just as he expressed hope that the finances of the state will improve in no distance time.
Also, the ruling All Progressive Congress in the state has predicted a bumper harvest of dividends of democracy for members of the ruling party in the new year.
Chairman of the party, Engineer Ade Adetimehin in a statement in Akure by the party’s Publicity Secretary Alex Kalejaye said that Akeredolu is laying a sustainable foundation for the economic prosperity of the Sunshine State and the gains would begin to manifest in the new year.
Adetimehin commended members for their untiring support and commitment to the unity and development of the state chapter.
According to him “The time of harvest, has come”.
He extolled party members for their “proper conduct”, during the recent congresses in the state, saying quality leadership and selflessness on the part of members paved the way for the seamless exercises.
Adetimehin however urged aggrieved leaders and stalwarts to accord party supremacy its rightful place at all times. The party, he continues, must be encouraged to do more for the Sunshine State.
He applauds the State workers for uncommon display of understanding so far, assuring that the current phase would soon give way for the culture of prompt payment of emoluments, which is the true identity of this administration.
As we commence a fresh journey into economic and political stability, Adetimehin challenges leaders of APC to close ranks for a more vibrant and impregnable chapter.
