Aregbesola, Amaechi deplore terrorism, conflicts

Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has
described the problem of terrorism and other
criminal activities, including bad governance,
as some of the serious setbacks to the
development of the country.
Aregbesola said this in a message issued in
Osogbo on Monday to commemorate the 53rd
Independence anniversary of Nigeria.
He said, “The country is faced with tough
difficulties and mortal dangers on multiple
fronts. Our efforts at nation-building are
being affronted by manifold crises of under-
development – bad governance, poor
planning, industrial collapse, decay of basic
infrastructure, socio-economic backwardness,
political instability, insecurity, widespread
poverty, and terrorism, among many other
woes.
“These are undeniably serious setbacks to our
development march; but they do not amount
to any permanent incapacity for us not to
move forward. Indeed, setbacks are necessary
but temporary impediments along the path to
progress.”
Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi called
for national cohesion and true democracy as
the country marks its 53rd anniversary.
Amaechi, in a statement by his Chief Press
Secretary, Mr. David Iyofor, explained that
democracy could only thrive when the people
lived in peace and unity with leaders showing
true leadership and statesmanship in line with
democratic tenets.
He said, “No democracy can grow in the face
of unending conflicts and in the midst of
impunity. Nigeria is one country in spite of
our varying cultures, religion and ethnic
nationalities; and we can only succeed as a
nation if we stand united.
“As we mark this year’s Independence Day, let
us all reflect on the dynamics of true
democracy and work towards improving our
national life."

Source: punchng