Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, has emphasized the significance of a united Nigeria.
He pleaded with the populace to avoid making light of the feature of the Ojude Oba celebration in Ogun State that brought together people of all religions, tribes, and tongues.
The governor gave a speech on Monday during his speech at the grand finale of the 2022 Ojude Oba festival, which was hosted at the golden jubilee center of Oba Sikiru Adetona in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
In order to collaborate on important areas of mutual benefit and development and hasten socio-economic growth for their communities, Sanwo-Olu and Governor Dapo Abiodun established the Lagos-Ogun Joint Development Commission. Sanwo-Olu explained that the people of Lagos and Ogun States share a deep historical and cultural connection.
He said, “It is noteworthy that the Ojude Oba Festival has while staying true to its Islamic roots, also expanded to become a unifying symbol and occasion for people of all faiths, tribes, and tongues; as well as a global celebration of Ijebu heritage and culture.
“We must never lose sight of this unifying element, at a time when the forces of division seem to be working so actively to undermine all that we cherish as a people. Celebrations like Ojude Oba remind us that evil will never triumph over good. As a proud son of Lagos, it is personally very pleasing to be in this colourful ceremony among my Ijebu brothers and sisters.
“We the peoples of Lagos and Ogun share a long historical and cultural bond, shaped by the same forces and experiences, nourished by the same waterways, and living up to the same Omoluabi standards and ideals.
“This was what spurred my brother Governor, Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun and I to, in 2021, establish the Lagos-Ogun Joint Development Commission, to collaborate on key areas of mutual benefit and development, and accelerate socio-economic growth for all our communities and our people.
