The Youth Inclusive Initiative (YII) has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of 62nd Independence Anniversary.
This was contained in a congratulatory message issued by the YII media office and signed by the founder and Principal Partner, Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail in Abuja on Saturday.
He appreciated the steadfastness and commitment of Nigerians (especially youths) towards the growth and development of the country and urged them not to relent. He also urged Nigerians to get it right this time around by voting Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President of the country come 2023.
Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail said;
“I congratulate my fellow Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Anniversary.
It is a fact that the country is going through various challenges at moment and I commend your steadfastness and commitment to the growth of the country despite the challenges. I can assure you it will all be over.
This time around, We should all get it right by electing Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President of Nigeria come 2023. As we all know, Asiwaju Tinubu is an experienced, tested and trusted leader who has a proven track record as a former Governor of Lagos State.
We should also shun violence and embrace peace as we approach the election year.”
62 years ago today, we gained our freedom and sovereignty as an independent state.
Our destiny became ours to forge, just as our founding fathers had imagined. The victory was hard won. They gave blood, sweat, and tears. Many sacrificed their lives. Their struggles and high resolve shook the halls of Westminster and gave courage to the oppressed in Soweto. In the end, they were rewarded with the birth of a liberated nation of proud and determined people driven by a strong sense of self-determination.
Independence Day Speech by Dayo Israel continued below
As we commemorate the event today, we bear witness to their sacrifices and recommit ourselves to the bold idea they bequeathed us. The idea of a united Nigeria, standing tall as the most powerful black force on the face of the earth. One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.
Ours is a unique assemblage few anywhere else in the world can rival. A union of over 300 ethnicities, each with their own proud history and rich culture. Even our landscape and peculiar natural elements demonstrate this richness and give credence to the belief that we are specially blessed by God.
From the beautiful Idanre Hills which tell the story of a people’s determination to thrive, to the Yankara Game Reserve in Bauchi where natural warm water springs offer soul refreshment and renewal; Nigeria is beautiful beyond measure. Our different languages give meaning to a shared purpose: an unflinching allegiance to a prosperous life lived in dignity and pride.
This is why our union has survived, despite many doomsday predictions and the actions of malevolent actors who, for self-serving purposes, seek to divide us. But it is also the cause of our palpable frustration. Nigeria has not always met our expectations. Our reality remains short of the dreams and visions of our founders. The hopes and dreams of our mothers and fathers who on this day in 1960 adorned themselves in green and white and danced in the streets to welcome the full birth of our nation remain elusive. But not for want of trying.
We have an administration today that is faithful in its renewal of the social contract between the leaders and the led. Our infrastructure are being rebuilt. The war against poverty and terror is being won. Our reputation as a home of proud men and women with immense value to offer the world has been restored and fully established. Our youths have built unicorns. We have and continue to make meaningful additions to the technological revolution changing the world and the way we live. Our journey to renewed greatness is well underway.
Today’s event offers an opportunity to look back on the past and reflect on our national quest for survival and success. This is important. An Igbo proverb warns that a man who does not know where the rain began to beat him cannot say where he dried his body.
Permit me to expand this age-old wisdom by adding that that man, upon discovering the point the rain began to pour down on him, must not now spend his time analyzing all that he could have done differently such that he misses opportunities to take actions to alter the present and usher in the future. We must not dwell in the past and talk ourselves into inaction.
It is as Winston Churchill told a doubtful Britain upon assuming office that: if we open a quarell between the present and the past, we shall be in the danger of losing the future. I repeat this message to us today as we recount our journey and countdown to an important leadership change in a matter of months.
The hopes and dreams of 1960 remain attainable because Nigeria still retains its most important asset: us, the Nigerian people. Our talents, courage, commitment, character, and moral responsibility. We have it in our power to make the Nigeria of our dreams a reality. We carry the heavy weight of the legacy of our forebears and it behoves on us to fufill the pledge that the labors of our heroes past will not be in vain.
A corp member who is a member of charity CDS group of Ibadan Northwest Local government, Mr Subair Quadri on Friday 30th of September 2022 donated writing materials to the pupils of Salvation Army Primary School, Ekotedo Ibadan.
The materials donated include Textbooks, notebooks, pen, pencils, erasers and sharpeners.
Speaking at the event which have in attendance all members of charity CDS group led by their President Akeem Odetara, the Assistant LGI Mrs Ayo Solomon who represented the LGI appreciate Mr Quadri for coming up with such personal CDS, she encouraged all other corp members to emulate such.
In their words of appreciation, the teachers who spoke on behalf of the Headmaster Mr Akano thank and appreciate Mr Quadri for his generosity and showered prayers on him and everyone present
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld Senator Ademola Adeleke as the authentic candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the July governorship election in Osun State.
The court made the decision today after hearing the from both parties.
Prince Dotun Babayemi had dragged the Governor-Elect to the court, asking to be recognized as the candidate of the party. Babayemi emerged from a factional primary held on March 8 at WOCDIF event center.
The panel of the court dismissed the appeal today for being filed out of stipulated time.
The Federal Government has declared Monday October 3, 2022, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence Anniversary Celebration.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore, the minister congratulated all Nigerians on this year’s celebration and assured of government’s commitment to tackling all the challenges facing the nation and bring smiles to the faces of all the people.
“The world is going through dire economic and security challenges which have also affected our nation. However, I am assuring us all that the government will not abandon the people, but will continue to confront all these challenges with all the might at our disposal until respite comes our way”, the Minister said.
Aregbesola reiterated the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of nations and the greatness ahead of the country if Nigerians work hard at it as a people.
“Our warmth, welcoming spirit and love as well as our unbounded human capital and the richness of our land, make Nigeria unarguably the leading black nation in the world and Africa’s pride and beacon of hope. If we can rally ourselves together to harness our potentials, we shall be the greatest nation on the earth.
“A country of over 200 million people whose natural talents, grit and passion glitter like the precious diamond that we are; Nigerians are sparkling like diamonds in the pack, whether in the academia, science and technology, business, innovation, music, entertainment, fashion or culture” Aregbesola said.
The Minister admonished Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to reflect on the challenges facing the nation and the role individuals can play in addressing them.
He urged Nigerians to work hard, shun any attraction to get rich through criminal and other immoral means, saying only through productivity can an individual and the nation create wealth and get rich.
While wishing Nigerians a memorable independence celebration, he reminded them of the fact that the nation’s founding fathers, in spite of the differences in faith, tribe and tongue, still came together for Nigeria’s independence.
“Though our nation is going through challenges, especially on security, these challenges are temporary and do not define us. We are defined by the greatness of the Nigerian people in our diversity, strength, ingenuity and resilience.
“We shall overcome all the challenges. A time is coming when we shall look at this period in retrospect and give thanks to the most high for the stormy waters we have waded through and the triumphs we have recorded over the challenges that look so huge and gargantuan today”, he stated.
He therefore, called on all Nigerians to join hands together with the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration in its quest to ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, both at home and abroad as this, he said, shall be a befitting tribute to our heroes past.
The Minister urged Nigerians to shun violence of any kind and be security conscious, asking them to report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest security agency and through the N-Alert application on Android and IOS.
“When you see something do N-Alert for prompt response from security agents”, he charged
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Dayo Israel has called for Peaceful campaigns across the political parties in Nigeria as the campaigns for the 2023 presidential elections begin today.
He made this charge in a message to the Nigerian political class especially youths that the time to work for the success of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential project is here and the youths should go out to knock on the doors and make necessary calls.
He noted that Democracy is a matter of choice, they should make it with peace.
“Dear Progressives, this Morning we begin the next phase of our journey to the Villa. Be assured God is with us.They will abuse you, call you hungry, desperate and jobless but refuse to be intimidated. All they know is to bully you but let your result bully them. BAT WILL WIN!
Be assured this Morning, as we formally begin this campaign, that with the Help of God, WE WILL WIN THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION. Our candidate possesses all that Nigeria require to achieve greatness, he has dared greatly and the best choice for Nigeria at this time. GO out boldly.
Let me sound a warning to those who profit from intimidation and E-harassment, your time is up. We will match you tweet for tweet, and then votes for votes. We will sell our candidate courageously and if you come under our post to victimise us, we will return the fire.
If you go after any of our celebrity endorser, or anyone who support BAT, we will return the favour, enough of the shenanigans. Get it, BAT WILL WIN THE 2023 ELECTION GOD WILLING. Democracy is a matter of choice, let us make ours in Peace.
I call on all Young Progressives, every politics is local, go out there and mobilise. Knock on doors, make the phone calls. Make up with your enemies and get them to vote for our candidate. Roll up your sleeps, the time for work is here. We will get the job done.
I have charged all our Zonal Youth Leaders, go to their various zones, work with their state youth leaders and other youth stakeholders and GET OUT THE VOTE. “Develop strategies to win your zone and implement them”.
As the National Youth Leader of our Great Party, the APC, empowered by S14.22 of our constitution to oversee Mobilisation of youth for attainment of party objectives such as election campaigns, be assured that I would lead from the Front and ensure that we deliver our candidate.
I call on all our support groups, go out there, mobilise, initiate programs and projects that would endear Nigerians to our party and our candidate. You can count on my support and collaboration and that of the Youth Wing.
-Restates his commitment to empowerment of Youths and widows.
The Convener and Principal Partner of Youth Inclusive Initiative, Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail on Tuesday met with stakeholders representing various Local Governments of Kwara State.
Speaking at the meeting which was held at his Ilorin GRA office, Hon. Adeniyi enlightened the representatives on the core mandate of Youth Inclusive Initiative (YII) and explained what YII is all about.
The representatives embraced the initiatives and promised to be good ambassadors of the organisation.
A representative from Kwara West in his contribution said, “we are so pleased with these initiatives, we will rally round it, in few days, we would invite you to Our first mega-conference in Ilorin.”
The meeting had in attendance prominent political figures across the local governments in Kwara state.
Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail assured the stakeholders his massive empowerment and support for widows, orphans and the youths.
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hon Dayo Israel has provided Home Solar Systems for the people of Makoko and Lagos Mainland Local Government of Lagos State.
The solar system is being prepared for distribution.
Over 100 Lagos Mainland residents are benefiting from the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA) Household Renewable Energy Solution courtesy of the APC National Youth Leader.
The National Youth Leader of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Comrade Paul Ogudu has decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He decamped with all his youth structures both at the National and State levels in Monday at the just concluded Progressive Young Leadership Summit held in Abuja.
Welcoming the decampees to the APC, The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Dayo Israel expressed his gratitude to God for the addition to the progressive fold.
He handed over Comrade Paul Ogudu and his team to the Honourable Minister of State for FCT Hon. Ramatu Tijani Aliyu and the National Secretary of the APC, Sen. Iyiola Omisore to receive them into the party on his behalf.
Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has been appointed as the Zonal Coordinator of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council in the Southwest.
Governor Akeredolu’s appointment was conveyed in a letter addressed to him and personally signed by the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Asiwaju Tinubu, in the letter, dated August 8, 2022, noted that Governor Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman, Southwest Governors’ Forum, deserved the appointment, owing to his impressive political achievements and the exemplary leadership he had demonstrated as Governor of his state and as a party member.
The letter reads:”By way of this letter, we are pleased to formally convey your appointment as the Zonal Campaign Cordinator (South West) of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.
“This appointment is fitting and appropriate given your impressive political achievement and the exemplary leadership you have demonstrated as governor of your state and as a party member.
“We are grateful that you have joined our campaign team We know you will do your utmost in this new responsibility as we conduct an effective, message-driven campaign leading us to victory in the 2023 presidential election.”
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