Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has asked Nigerians to continue to oneness and unity of Nigeria, saying only one and indivisible nation would ensure peace, progress and development.
Abiodun gave the task in an interview with mewsmen after the special parade/laying of wreath ceremony to mark the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at the Arcade Ground of the Governor's Office, Abeokuta, on Saturday.
The The governor stressed the need to ensure unity, in order to justify the labours of past heroes are not in vain. that what we are doing today is in commemoration of the period when we had the Civil War. This day replaces the old puppy day and has now become the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
"This day has been set aside to honour our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the unity and the territorial protection from within and from inside this country", the governor noted.
Abiodun, however, used the occasion to appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari for his words of encouragement and support during his recent state visit and commissioning of landmark projects
According to him, the accolades showered by the president for a job well done by his administration was not just for him, but for his cabinet and the people of the state.
"Because what he saw when he said you are a 'Silent Achiever, ' you are a good representation of your people and our party',
Mr President was referring to me, my cabinet, the State House of Assembly, the Judiciary, the traditional institutions, the religious society and all of you who have joined hands with me for us to achieve the success we have recorded so far," Abiodun submitted.
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