State of Nation: Nigeria on path of progress , greatness – Pa Fasoranti
The Leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political Group, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, has declared that Nigeria is on the path of progress and greatness.
Fasoranti said this during his 99th birthday held in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
While expressing gratitude to God for sparing his life, the octogenarian said that “although Nigeria might have missed opportunities to develop in the past, hope is very much alive now that the country is on the path to progress and greatness”.
He declared that the steps being taken by the present administration under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu was a pointer to the greatness of the country.
Fasoranti said that “When Asiwaju Tinubu came to me to express his desire to run for the presidency of Nigeria, I prayed to the Almighty and I got a nod that the prayer would be answered.
” We continue to give glory and adoration to the Supreme Being for answering our prayers.”
The leader of the Yoruba added that his declaration that Nigeria is poised for greatness soonest was based on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, the policies being implemented and the vision that Tinubu has and is pursuing with vigor.
He also based his optimism on Nigeria’s greatness on the abundant talents and resources with which “our dear country is blessed and the creativity cum prowess that the Almighty God endows us with.”
While saying that Yoruba race will continue to forge ahead, Fasoranti urged them not to relent because they remain the beacon for Africa.
“The future is very bright for the Yorubas as they are increasingly becoming conscious of the historic roles they are to play in the emancipation of the black race”.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, has described the Yoruba leader, as a ‘model of exemplary leadership’.
Asserting that Fasoranti’s “political odyssey is deeply rooted in Yoruba ideals of honour, integrity and progressivism”, Tinubu expressed happiness that Papa Fasoranti “is alive to see the work we are doing to revamp our economy and set Nigeria on the path of sustainable economic growth and development.”
Governors of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Lagos and Ogun States eulogized the renowned educationist, adept administrator, a grass-rooted politician, an inimitable manager of human resources, a patriot and humanist who always strove not just to ease the pains of people but to empower them as much as possible.
Oyo State Governor Oluseyi Makinde lauded the old man’s contributions to the emancipation of Yoruba ethnic group and progress of Nigeria and described him as a role model, a Leader and father who deserves to be celebrated.
On his part, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State asserted that Pa Fasoranti “is a great asset to the Yoruba race” and Nigeria just as Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebamiji stated that Pa Fasoranti “has displayed great exemplary leadership that is worthy of emulation”.
Governors of Lagos and Ogun States, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun respectively said that the trajectory of the life of the elder statesman has shown him to be an exemplary personality as could be seen his courage, honesty, integrity unblemished record in the public service and devotion to humanity.
