The All Progressives Congress (APC) asserts that Nigeria is poised for significant improvement by 2025, owing to President Bola Tinubu‘s steadfast dedication to transforming the nation and guiding it towards sustainable development.
Speaking during the party’s Christmas Carol and Nine Lessons event held on Sunday evening, the Chairman of the Lagos State APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, said Nigerians should thank God for using Tinubu to do remarkable things in the country.
Henzodaily reports that the event, themed “Christ In You, Hope of Glory,” took place at the party’s secretariat in Ogba.
Ojelabi acknowledged that the year 2024 presented various economic and political challenges; however, he emphasized that the President successfully managed to stabilize the country.
He said: “We thank God for giving us a president who is bold, courageous and able to take some decisions that will make things better for everyone in the long run.
“As we gradually move into 2025, I want to reassure Nigerians that the Renewed Hope of the Tinubu-led administration is still very much on course, and we have no doubt that things will get much better next year.”
The APC chieftain said the party has reason to express gratitude to God for the significant accomplishments of both Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Ojelabi mentioned that the Carol was arranged to honour God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon the ruling party in the nation.
“With all the efforts Mr President is putting into developing the economy and the efforts of the governor of Lagos State, we need to thank God for everything. These flag bearers of our party are doing wonderfully well.
“We don’t have anything to give than appreciate God for what He is using this gentleman (Tinubu) to do in the country.
“Through his reforms, he is gradually revamping the economy and making life much better for the people.
“Generally, APC has every cause to thank the Almighty God for what we are seeing. Today, we are increasing in membership.
“This shows that the people are pleased with the philosophy of the All Progressives Congress.
“So, it (Carol) is our own little way of showing appreciation and reaching out to vulnerable members of the public,” he said.
According to him, as 2025 approaches, Nigerians must remain focused and united in supporting the party’s efforts to rebuild the country and set it on the path of sustainable development.
He said that Nigerians must believe more in the philosophy and the reform agenda of the President.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda of this administration is in the best interest of our nation”,he said.
In his short speech, Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Layode, assured residents of his commitment to achieving his administration’s THEME Plus Agenda.
Commending the people for their continued support for APC, Sanwo-Olu said that the government would not rest on its oars but be more dedicated to impacting lives in the state.
Urging residents to be optimistic and committed to the growth and development of the state, Sanwo-Olu called them to set aside their differences and embrace peace and unity.
He said, “We have every reason to be thankful for what God has used our party to achieve at the centre, state, and local governments.
“The journey of the APC is by resilience and we should also remember the value that binds us.”
In his remark, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, expressed his appreciation for the party’s leadership during the program, praising their efforts in organizing the Carol.
He offered prayers for divine guidance for leaders to enhance the state’s development.
Henzodaily reports that the gathering was attended by hundreds of party members, leaders, and members of Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet.
Notable attendees included Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, the wife of the Lagos Deputy Governor, and Mrs. Salamotu Gbajabiamila, the wife of the Chief of Staff to the President.
Additionally, the gathering featured several members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, local government chairmen, representatives from traders’ associations, and various religious and ethnic groups.