We should have outgrown tribalism, bigotry. 2023 is a chance to make the new Nigeria of our dreams – Fayemi

Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has expressed dissatisfaction with the political practice of the country. He said the country should have outgrown bigotry, tribalism and ethno-religious biases.

Speaking at a symposium in Abuja to commemorate Hamzat Lawal’s 35th birthday, the Governor noted that it is past time for Nigerians to stand up and struggle to resolve the country’s problems. He said the incoming transition provides another opportunity to make the Nigeria of our dreams.

“I call on all of you to love this country and imagine it as a major world power in no distant time,” Fayemi said.

“Nation building is an unfinished business but for every generation there is always a pressing business that must be done urgently. These challenges that all our country today provide us with the opportunity to take a position and take a stand and work for the resolution of such challenges.

“Nigeria will belong to those who are prepared to stand up, stand firm and take control of their destinies. Like Hamzat has elected to do, we can all do our best in our little ways to cause a beautiful change that will lead us to make our country and indeed the world a better place.

“We all just need to build a consensus around major issues of concern and develop a national template for some irreducible behaviour in leadership positions.

“I am personally uncomfortable with the practice of our politics and our political conversations. We should have outgrown bigotry, tribalism and ethno-religious biases. It is time to rekindle the candle of a new Nigeria and the coming transition provides another opportunity for us to take a new dive as to making a new Nigeria of our dreams, he added