Mimiko, Ogun SSG, Adeboye Task Incoming Govts On Unity, Diversity

The former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has charged the incoming administrations to ensure unity and manage the country’s diversities for a fair, just, and better nation.

He gave the charge at the Change and Development Forum powered by the Dare Adeboye Foundation with the theme, “Good Governance and Accountability: Setting the Agenda for Nigeria’s Incoming Administration.”

In a statement issued from the programme and made available to LEADERSHIP by Mr Leke Adeboye, a board member of the foundation, Mimiko emphasised steps to help the nation become better developed. “We must manage and confront our diversity. The ultimate management of diversity is to be fair and just to everybody. You must see this as your number one priority,” he said.

He also strongly recommended that frantic efforts must be made to make the public space more inclusive while recalling the incident of bigotry and nepotism during the 2023 general election.

Mimiko also urged the new administration to be creative, innovative, and deliberate, adding that, “We must plan and target. We must protect our local and adire industry; begin patronising made-in-Nigeria products.”

On how to be more accountable, Mimiko reiterated the need to improve the quality of law enforcement agents and secure the nation.

 “Without security, we are talking about nothing. There is a consensus that a centralised policing system cannot secure Nigeria.

“Since all the major presidential candidates have ascribed the evolution of policing to the sub-sectional, the government should quickly ensure that they place state police among other measures in securing Nigeria,” he added.

As the keynote speaker, Mimiko underscored the need for Nigerians to know what to expect from the leaders. “We must be aware. If the leaders don’t know their responsibility, we must hold them accountable.”

On his part, the secretary to the Ogun State government (SSG)  Mr Olatokunbo Talabi, said the state government has been accountable in its approach.

Talabi commended the Dare Adeboye Foundation for the timely gathering on governance and development of the nation.

Also, Pastor Leke Adeboye, described the foundation as kingdom advancement that focuses on youth empowerment, education, leadership and government, sanitation, and clean water initiatives.

The foundation has also constructed a 3,000-seater hall/youth church in Ifewa called the Living Seed church. “We have organised free training for more than 100 youth in web 3.0 skills blockchain and then NFT and cyber security, and trained about 100 youths in data science among others,” he said.

The Dare Adeboye Foundation is a legacy and impact organisation created to immortalise Pastor Oluwadamilare Adeboye and to further his vision and deep commitment to impacting lives and communities all around Africa.