Nigeria @ 63; Oyo NOA charges Citizens on virtue of resilience

Oyo state Ag Director of the National Orientation Agency,  Dr Olukemi Afolayan has enjoined the people of Oyo state and Nigerians at large to be joyous that the country has taken a quantum leap in its journey to Nationhood as it celebrates another year of  independence. 

In her message of hope  contained in a press  release , she personally signed and  made available to the press in Oyo state yesterday to felicitate citizens on independence,  Dr Olukemi Afolayan  beseeched the people not to despair but full of hope that  we , as a people, shall soon tide over our  myriads challenges.

Positing views about the  journey of the country from  independence till date , Dr Afolayan maintained that "albeit the journey might  not be on a coaster roller,  but, we give glory to God  that we are not marching on one spot either - we have made appreciable progress. 

Dr Afolayan further said " No doubt the country is passing through a difficult time now ,  but with Zeal and perseverance we shall soon see lights at the end of  the tunnel as every cloud has a silver lining.  We just have to stand by the Government in its renewed hope of turning around  the country "

She added "  The path to freedom is not paved with gold , we may not have reached the desired destination but we have solidify our nascent democracy and have identified the various cogs in the wheels of the nation's progress ,  being cleared about our priorities,   with our support, the government can then implement social policies  that will  tackle our social problems one by one like killing a sitting deck and therefore bring a boon upon the vessel of the country"

The  Ag state Director, implored everyone "to join hands together with the Governments at all levels  in bringing the nation out of its proverbial woods" She charged us to   be cost - effective and  live  without the extremes.  Sooner,   with the virile , responsive and law abiding Citizens,  the time for all to smile is nigh " she concluded. 

Dr Afolayan wishes the executive Governor of the state, Engineer Oluwaseyi Makinde and members of his cabinet,  the traditional rulers , heads of parastatals , security agents ,community leaders, the clergies and everyone in the State a happy independence anniversary. 

e- signed ,

Dr Olukemi Afolayan,  the Ag Director,  Oyo state Directorate, National Orientation Agency.