Former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, says Nigerians must do their best to ensure the country works.
Adesina, the former presidential spokesperson, expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He assured that Nigeria will overcome its challenges and improve.
His remarks were made on the sidelines of the presentation of “Anything and Everything Journalism” and “My Story of Many Colours,” authored by Mr. Azuh Arinze, the publisher of Yes International Magazine, which took place in Lagos on Monday.
Adesina, a veteran Nigerian journalist, said: “My message to Nigeria at this time is just to hold the fort, this place is going to get better.
“It is our country, we don’t have another one. So we must ensure that it works because no matter where we go, we will not be first class citizens.
“Nigeria will get it right, we will get there.”
He said that all hands must be on the deck for the country to make progress and get things right
“So, let us support the government, let us pray for the government and have good will towards the government and everything is good, to get better and right,” Adesina added.
He advocated for journalists to author books while also stressing the importance of media practitioners adhering strictly to the ethical standards of the profession.
According to NAN, the books were presented by Chief Bimbo Ashiru, Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company.
The event was attended by publishers and veteran media practitioners such as Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation Magazine, and Bisi Olatilo, Chairman of Biscon Communications, among others.