Nigeria @ 66: APM senatorial candidate, Ajadi salutes Nigerians’ resilience

STEPHEN GBADAMOSI

 The Allied People’s Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated residents of Oyo State and all Nigerians on the occasion of 66th Anniversary of the country’s independence.

Oguntoyinbo, in a statement issued to celebrate with Nigerians on the occasion, on Thursday, saluted the doggedness and resilience of the citizens in the face of harsh economy and social challenges confronting the nation.

He called on the people to celebrate, despites the security, economic and social challenges bedeviling the nation, noting the fact that the country had remained one, despite the numerous problems, was a cause for celebration.

Looking back to October 1, 1960, that Nigeria got her independence from the colonial master (Great Britain), Oguntoyinbo paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers, saying their efforts led to the freedom from colonial rule and the solid foundation they laid down had helped the country to remain one, in spite of differences in religions and cultures.

He specifically commended the late Sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, for making the Western region a pacesetters among other regions in the country.

Oguntoyinbo, a philanthropist and business tycoon, urged Nigeria citizens not to lose faith in the “Nigerian project,” expressing confidence that the country, despite the current situation, would bounce back and regain its pride of position in the comity of nations.

He urged the people of Oyo Central Senatorial District to continue their support for the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration, the APM, and his candidature as their senator come 2027.

He assured them that the future is very bright for them, promising that if elected, he would bring dividends of democracy to all the nooks and crannies of the senatorial district.