By John Odunayo
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, in Wednesday congratulated the President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his first year in office.
Aiyedatiwa, in a goodwill message to the President hailed him for “genuineness and purity of heart in reclaiming the lost glory of our dear nation”, adding that Tinubu’s “comforting mantra of ‘ẹlọfọkànbalẹ’ is not just reassuring but one that births a national trust leading to stoical patriotism”.
The governor’s message reads:
“Mr President,
“It is already a year of selfless service to the people of Nigeria. In all measures, the tasks have been herculean but the journey to reposition our country to the path of true greatness has been birthed in the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“As an important stakeholder who oversees one of the federating units of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I bear witness to your genuineness and purity of heart in reclaiming the lost glory of our dear nation. These efforts are glaring in the policies and programmes of Government that you superintend.
“Our nation, no doubt, has faced difficulties but you have shown strength in character and courage. You own up to these challenges and you have never stopped taking steps to mitigate them. As a leader, the comforting mantra of ‘ẹlọfọkànbalẹ’ is not just reassuring but one that births a national trust leading to stoical patriotism.
“Your ability to listen to the yearnings of the people of Nigeria stands you out. The passion to protect the territorial integrity of our country while providing brotherly support for other African countries remains a badge of honour to your credit. Relentlessly, you have fought to preserve the Democracy you laboured to build even when it was against your freedom, safety and well-being.
“As you mark a year anniversary in office as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we reaffirm, as a sub-national, our continued loyalty to our great party -APC and your administration with a commitment to remaining a strong and strategic ally in your Renewed Hope Agenda to transform the nation’s social, political and economic environment. I wish you great strength and sound health as you continue in office. May Nigeria continue to triumph in your time.
“Congratulations, Mr. President”.
