A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr Kayode Ojo has congratulated residents on the 25th anniversary of the creation of the State.
In a goodwill message signed by his Media Director, Alhaji Deji Aiyelabowo, Ojo called on all residents of the State to continue making the necessary sacrifice that would enable the State to attain the level of greatness envisaged by the founding fathers.
The frontline politician, industrialist and engineer said though, the state remained one indivisible political entity.
“There is no town mentioned in the state without ending with Ekiti and this makes us homogeneous, indivisible and a united people.
“We must all therefore continue to make concerted efforts to see the Ekiti of our dream come to full manifestation and to the admiration of all that fought for its creation.
The governorship aspirant, noted that change comes with pains before some fruitful gains, but declared that all the challenges confronting the state are surmountable if all residents participate actively in its development.
“All hands must be on deck in building a peaceful, united and prosperous Ekiti; we must shun dissenting voices of division at this time that we need to stand in brotherhood.”
He commended the roles of eminent sons and daughters of the State who fought for its creation in 1996.
He said that the vision of a better and well-developed State should remain paramount in the hearts of the citizens.
He renewed calls to all residents to support his vision of repositioning the State as a destination for living, investments and leisure.
The metarlugical and materials engineer, said that his administration, if given the opportunity, will embark on a number of projects and programmes aimed at ensuring the all-round development of the State.
He said that his administration will establish agribusinesses, improved security, creation of a business-friendly environment and policies, and huge investments in infrastructure, all aimed at making Ekiti State a better place for the citizenry.
The Ikoro-Ekiti born businessman turned politician, said history would continue to be kind to the eminent personalities among whom were traditional rulers, retired senior civil servants, politicians, elder statesmen, academics, professionals, among others who fought against all the odds to have the state created.
He also paid tributes to the current and former governors who had, at one time or the other, presided over the affairs of the State for their sterling contributions to the development of the State.
“I congratulate Nigerians on the independence of our dear country. Though we have different tongues, we have lived together for years as brothers.
“We must always demonstrate our commitment to a peaceful, united, and indivisible Nigeria and always address our agitations and grievances on the table to dialogue because, we cannot afford to build a greater Nigeria while we are divided against one another.
“Our commitment, as leaders or as followers, in building a united country must not wane,”he said.
