Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has appealed to delegates of the All Progressive Congress to allow him use his experience in Lagos State to help Nigeria.
He made the statement Tuesday night while addressing delegates at the special convention of the APC.
He said his experience in Lagos offers much needed opportunities to address many of the challenges facing Nigeria.
Tinubu said, “True reform and progress lie not in copying others but in identifying our own opportunities. I have done this in Lagos. I humbly ask you to allow me to use these skills and experiences to advance the nation.”
Saying Nigeria must build “a united country , premised on equity, fairness and justice” Tinubu said he has a coherent vision on how to solve the problems of Nigeria.
“I come to you with a coherent vision on how to improve our nation such that our schools, industry, agriculture and infrastructure will become the pride of all. Ours shall be a land where all Nigerians will have an equal chance and no one is excluded because of his ethnic background, religious creed, place of origin or social station. We are all Nigerians,” he said
Pleading for support of party members, Tinubu said to lead Nigerians is a sacred trust.
“I do not take lightly or seek selfishly. By giving me the party’s mandate, I hereby make solemn vow to make Nigeria the best home for its citizens.
“As an indivisible, united country, we shall overcome the destructive forces attempting to steal our destiny. May the triumph of our democratic journey be complete and serve as an exemplar to Africa, our race, and the rest of mankind. We were born for this moment,” he added