Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday charged Nigerians to unite and put aside tribal, religious and political affiliations to move the country forward.
Sanwo-Olu spoke at a summit put together by the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement to mark the 30th anniversary of June 12, held at St Leo’s Catholic Church, Ikeja area of Lagos.
The governor, whose speech was read by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, also urged Nigerians to remain united as one great people with common destiny.
Sanwo-Olu said that June 12 was about good governance and that late Chief MKO Abiola was committed to lifting the poor out of suffering.
He said that unity was necessary to sustain the essence of the June 12 struggle as well as, sustain democracy and build a greater Nigeria.
The Governor also on behalf of the Lagos State government paid glowing tributes to those who fought to entrench democracy in Nigeria after the annulment of June 12 1993 election.
He said what was most profound about this year’s celebration was the fact that for the first time since 1999, the nation had at the helm of affairs of this country, one of the foremost leaders of that struggle, President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking on the theme: “30 Years After June 12: Tactics and Strategy for Sustainable Democracy in the Future Years, the President Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement, Adewale Adeoye, challenged the leaders on creative leadership.
He also urged Lagos State government to encourage community partnership, create its own Museum of History, cut financial waste and work with artisans and the informal sector.
The Secretary, National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Ayo Opadokun, in his speech, called on Yoruba people to unite and position themselves in order not to fail the nation urging them to collaborate with the new government to perform effectively.
The Deputy Governor also represented the Governor at Late MKO Abiola’s residence to lay a wreath.
