Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, declared that
his faith in a better Nigeria remains unshakable.
Obasanjo insisted that, the country would not be destroyed
by the myriads of challenges confronting it.
Obasanjo disclosed this during the opening of Abeokuta
Window on America held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta,
the Ogun state capital.
The Abeokuta Window on America is a type of American Space
located in over 150 countries worldwide set up to engage Nigerian youths in
learning about American culture and politics.
The Space is set up in the youth centre of the OOPL in
partnership with US consulate in Nigeria.
Delivering his keynote address at the event, Obasanjo
expressed optimism that no matter what the country is currently going through,
evil would not triumph over good.
The former President who was represented by the Deputy
Coordinator of OOPL, Mr. Ayodele Aderinwale said, “Whatever maybe the problem
or challenges currently confronting Nigeria today, I assure you that they are
not problems on the attack they are actually problems on the retreat.
“My faith in Nigeria remains unshakable. My optimism about
the future is resounding. Some may wonder how is the future will be rescued?
“I see hope in the determination, resilience and the
indomitable spirit of Nigerians. I see hope, in their resistance when they are
pushed to the wall.
“I see hope, in the zeal, commitment and courage in the face
of adversity. I see hope, in the boundless and incurable optimism of young
Nigerians.
“I see hope, in the willingness of Nigerian young and who
are resistance with all their might the evil that are being perpetrated.
“I see hope, in the unwavering conduct and uncompromising
drive of Nigerians in demanding a democratic process. I see hope, in the
ingenuity and infinite creativity of the Nigerians. I see hope, in the youth
and young, for our tomorrow lies in them.
“I see hope in the great potentials of the Nigerian,
empowered, motivated and well led. I see hope, in the blending of experience,
energy and dynamism of the old and the new.
“I see hope, in the dynamism, vibrancy and richness of our
culture. And I see hope, in the commonality of humanity.”
Speaking on the importance of the Abeokuta Window on
America, the U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer, Stephen Ibelli disclosed
that, the space would offer a calendar of programmes on topics of interest
designed to bring Americans and Nigerians closer together.
He noted that the space would further deepen the US –
Nigerian relationship, saying no fewer than 100 youths would be engaged on
weekly basis in learning about the culture, history and politics of America
through books and over 300 online publications.
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