Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, has said that 2015 is the year we must redraw the picture of failure and perceived inability to govern ourselves.
Fashola made this call in his New Year message to Lagosians, he said “this is the time for Nigerians to tap into that strength to change those things which, over the years, have made the country lose face in the comity of nations.
“2015 is a year of destiny for Nigeria. It is a year when we must redraw the picture of failure and perceived inability to govern ourselves which we have, hitherto presented to the outside world. It is a year when we must endeavour to reclaim our glory.
“Our future greatness lies in our ability to move beyond rhetoric and practically rebrand our country and change the ugly picture that has unfortunately been presented to the world through the acts of very few of our countrymen who are in the minority.”
He added that rightful use of votes in the coming elections will demonstrate to the world that Nigeria is ready to take her rightful place in the global community; he said “it will also demonstrate our ability and willingness to extricate ourselves from exploitation and servitude. But most of all, our rightful use of our votes will demonstrate to the whole world that Nigeria has finally arrived to take her rightful place in the global community. We must not miss this chance. It may be our last.”