Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the unity of the people of Nigerians lies in their various cultures and traditions.
Shettima made this known on Saturday during the celebration of the 37th edition of the Akesan day held at the Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State.
The Vice President added that the Akesan day was a testimony to the potential that lies with the citizens of the country when they unite under the banner of their shared heritage.
He also called on the people of the country to harness the past to show a brighter future for generations to come, added that Nigerians should also learn from Iperu-Remo the spirit of unity for operational determination.
“The Akesan festival stands as a testimony to the potential that lies within us when we unite under the banner of our shared heritage.
“This edition of the festival like the ones before it speaks of the essence of the unity we have forged as a nation, it symbolizes the heart beat of our nation.
“I commend you for investing significant time and resources to establish Iperu-Remo on the map and to remind us of this heritage.
“You have reinforced the identities and pride of our communities, fostering their patriotism and their commitment to pursuing our collective progress and nurturing the bonds that bind us as a people,” VP Shettima said.
The Vice President was un company with the host governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.
Other state governors that graced the occasion included Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos State, Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Abdulrahman Abdurasaq and former Governor of Ogun State, Akinrogun Olusegun Osoba.
