Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday said even after 62 years of independence, Nigeria is still striving to attain freedom from terrorism and poverty.
Sanwo-Olu said this during the Independence Day parade, to commemorate the 62nd National Independence Day Celebration of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
”Sixty-two years ago, it was freedom from colonial rule, which we are celebrating; today the striving is to attain freedom from terrorism, poverty, the disastrous impact of climate change, and from moral decline. Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the place of Lagos State in the unfolding greatness of Nigeria, as the state had always been a pacesetter.
”Welcoming all and sundry and giving them a chance to build fortunes and destinies out of hard work and perseverance, forging mini-Nigerias out of the diversity that we are constantly presented with. The governor said that the state would continue to be the pacesetter of Nigeria in infrastructural development, industrialisation, culture and hospitality, technology and innovation.
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