The President of Epe Ogunmodede Club, Lagos, Mr Omodele Ibrahim, has urged the former Lagos State governor and incoming President to resuscitate national orientation programmes, in order to entrench patriotism among Nigerians.
The lawyer, who spoke in Epe said the critical role of national orientation to cement patriotic values, as being practiced globally, would help advance progress in Nigeria and truly make it the Giant of Africa. He noted that as the nation ushers in a new era under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the call for the revival of the national orientation programmes have grown louder.
Recognising the indispensable link between patriotism, national development, and globalisation, he opined that citizens of like minds were hopeful that the incoming administration would prioritise initiatives that would reinforce national identity and values.
He stressed that in an increasingly interconnected world, the power of patriotism cannot be underestimated, since it serves as the adhesive that binds a diverse nation together, fostering a deep sense of belonging, and propelling citizens towards a shared vision of progress.
Describing patriotism as the resplendent flame that ignites the soul, uniting hearts with a shared purpose, and guiding people towards the luminous path of unity, courage, and love for their land, the Alakoso of Epe kingdom is convinced that the President-elect has an unprecedented opportunity to re-ignite the flame of patriotism and lead the nation towards a brighter future.
He added that for the spirit of patriotism to thrive, collaborations with civil society organisations, media outlets, and local communities which would further amplify the reach and effectiveness of the orientation programmes, should be employed
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