Nigeria@64: Keep praying for the good of Nigeria, Makinde urges Nigerians
By Adewale Owoade
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for Nigeria and seek the good of the country despite ongoing challenges.
Makinde, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, at the Independence Day Walk, one of the activities to commemorate the anniversary, expressed confidence that Nigeria will get better.
Adeyemo led the 2.5 kilometre walk which took off from the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan enroute Total Garden Roundabout and terminated at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
While describing the exercise as a “Prayer Walk,” he noted that Nigeria is not the only country faced with challenges, as other nations are also experiencing trying times.
He prayed for divine wisdom and guidance for the leaders in taking the right decisions that will make the country great.
“Congratulations to everybody on witnessing another Independence Day. When there is life, there is hope. And because we are still alive, we hope that we will continue to see a better Nigeria.
“Let us also give our best to Nigeria. If you want to see a better Nigeria, you must also be doing something within your capacity at your own end.
“So, everybody should work towards making Nigeria a better place for us all.
“As Nigerians, we should continue to pray for our country. Even the countries that we think are better have their challenges. So, we pray to see the good of Nigeria in our lifetime.
“We know we are going through some challenges right now and all the prayers are centred around the fact that God should take control of our leaders.
“We pray that God will give them wisdom to make the right decisions for Nigeria to get progressively better and that is what we should be doing everyday for this country,” he said.
Top government functionaries that joined the Independence Walk were the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, commissioners, other political appointees, permanent secretaries, executive secretaries, general managers, party stalwarts and members of the public. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
