Nigeria @ 66: Aiyedatiwa calls for joint efforts on nation building

Nigeria commemorated its 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital, with Governor Aiyedatiwa delivering an address emphasizing the importance of a violence-free election in 2027. The governor cautioned that political disagreements should not tear apart the unity that citizens share as families, neighbors, and fellow Nigerians.

Aiyedatiwa called on political leaders and young people to refrain from violence, engage on issues rather than personalities, and respect the rights of all citizens. He also praised President Bola Tinubu for his ongoing support and collaboration with the state, highlighting the President's initiatives aimed at bolstering the economy, infrastructure, and investment climate.

These include the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and the proposed Deep-Sea Port, among other endeavors. Aiyedatiwa reminded everyone that independence is not merely a commemoration of a date but a perpetual obligation to the past, present, and future.