Independence Day: Oborevwori Calls For Unity To Build Nigeria Of Our Dream

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians as the nation marked its 65th Independence Day celebration.
The governor urged Nigerians to embrace unity and avoid things that would divide them as a people to enable them build a country of their dreams.
Oborevwori said this at a ceremony to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary at The Cenotaph, Asaba.
The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, said the occasion was a time to honour the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers, reflect on shared progress, and be more committed to building a prosperous future.
Oborevwori said; “I join all Nigerians to congratulate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on this anniversary.
“May God continue to guide him with wisdom and strength as he leads our country through thorny roads to prosperity and enduring peace and security.”
The governor also felicitated the people of Delta and called for sustained support and unity to rebuild the state.
“The true strength of Delta lies in its people; as we mark Nigeria’s independence, let us also embrace independence in our daily lives: Independence from ethnic division and rivalry;
“Independence from dependency, by embracing hard work, enterprise and creativity; Independence from forces that divide us, by uniting under the common banner of One Delta,” he said.
He said that the celebration reminded us on how far we had come as a nation as well as challenging us to focus on developing a paradigm shift to improve on our focus on sustainable development.
“We reflect on our journey as a nation, the victories, the struggles and the lessons. And we renew our commitment to the values of unity, peace and progress.
“I also thank every Deltan, both at home and abroad, for standing with this administration. Your support remains the strength behind our progress,” he said.
Oborevwori assured that his administration would sustain the progress made in infrastructure development, human capital and other programmes in line with his M.O.R.E Agenda mantra.
“Our goal is simple: to improve lives, create opportunities and secure the future of our children.
“This administration is carrying out a sustained infrastructure development programme in the transport sector, especially in the areas of highway construction, flyover bridges, urban and rural roads development, drainage schemes and waterways structures.
“We are building bridges and repairing numerous roads, we have carried out urban renewal projects and improved flood control and drainage systems.
“These projects are connecting communities, opening up opportunities, consolidating economic base and making our towns and cities safer and more comfortable to live in,” Oborevwori said.
He pledged to build the state’s health sector by upgrading hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities; education, create ICT hubs for digital technology, and support the vulnerable groups to ensure that none was left behind.
“Democracy allows criticism but let us focus on constructive ideas that will build our State, not dwell on negativity that tears it and our people down.
“I appeal to you to continue your support for this administration. Do not be distracted by those who parade themselves as critics but thrive on mischief.
“Such voices, often sponsored by vested interests, seek only to take advantage of our resilience and tolerance. We must not allow them to derail our collective progress.
“We are on the right path and with your steadfast support, we will go even further.
“The journey ahead is still long but together we are heading towards sustainable progress, having a happy populace confident of their hopes for a better tomorrow but government alone cannot build the Delta of our dreams,” the governor said.
The event featured inspection of Guard of Honour, match past by military and para-military agencies with top government functionaries, traditional rulers, among others in attendance.