Igberetv reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday delivered the 59th Independence Anniversary Lecture at the Island Club, Lagos. Read the text of the lecture below.

"I intend to do everything that is necessary, everything that I can to ensure that we achieve the promises that we made and to ensure that we achieve the kind of country that we want to achieve.

And I will do that every day, every minute, for as long and God gives me life and opportunity.

The challenges confronting us now are about strengthening internal coherence and cohesion. It is about moving from affirmations of unity to the achievement of synergy in which the sum of our strengths exceeds the totality of our constituent parts.

Opportunities for smart and visionary governance abound. So, for example, while states may not be able to right now establish their police forces, they can collaborate with Nigeria Government on initiatives such as community policing...

Our administration is currently pursuing this [community Policing] option. When we set our minds to solving problems, we will find that what is truly possible is not as distant from the ideal that we seek.

In other words, the federation can only be as rich as its richest state and as strong as its strongest state. Our national indices merely aggregate the realities of our weaknesses and strengths as present in all our constituent units.

Consequently, we can only build a stronger and more prosperous nation by building stronger and more prosperous states.

We must draw inspiration from the deep wells of our history. The founding fathers of our republic – Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo and Ahmadu Bello. These three differed on many things but shared a clear belief in the Nigeria’s boundless capacity as a united country.

Regardless of their keen rivalry, they agreed on the crucial necessity of Nigeria staying united despite the many centrifugal pressures that buffeted the young nation. On this matter of unity, their differences were those of degree rather than category.

Each of them occupied different niches on the spectrum of national integration but they all shared the view that the ideal situation was one in which a united & prosperous Nigeria took its rightful place... as the most populous black nation on Earth & the foremost black power."

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Make una continue keep twisting his words, eyin werey gbogbo

Another junk reportage from Egbere TV

Igbere TV would just come and be twisting stories ... Na wah for Una .

Much love to this man!! He knows what is required for this country to progress!!
Read his words.... "the federation can only be as rich as its richest state and as strong as its strongest state"!

We so much believe in you sir and we are sure of a brighter NIGERIA with you sir

It is always good to have a leader who understands the needs of the citizens. Osinbajo is selfless in all his actions.

Ride on sir

That's my president. Your vision for this country is wonderful.

Keep up the good job Sir����� A man that recognizes the needs of the people.

Once again the vice president has hit the nail in its head. The country and the citizens always come first.

I believe without doubt in this .

What I know Egbere TV for is to twist the real article to suit their readers, hmmmmmm just continue with your bad habit

Much love to this man!! He knows what is good for this country to progress!!

My love for this man is just increasing

Egberetv or what is this online liar called, you are known for changing the original statement to another thing. Full of unprofessional journalism

Stand Up, for the Champion of the people AKA StarboyVP #MyOsinbajo

Even from your name is obvious u guys are madt, egbere tv

Admist the negative vibe nigeria will prevail

Gbam!!! We believe you government, carry on, out mandate us already been entrusted in your hands.

We know this administration is doing everything possible to take this nation to better place

Good talk from VP

This man has proved without doubt over and over again that we still have good orders who cares for this nation. Greatest leader of our time

You have spoken well sir

Good one coming from the VP

Joylove2324:
Make una continue keep twisting his words, eyin werey gbogbo

is this cancer or growth On FFK's mouth? I think he deserves that

Osinbajo is not making mouth because that has been what he has being doing and committed to in ensuring that we have a desired and glorious Nigeria

But not in this present government Because Buhari wouldn't allow you to do what will make you popular and acceptable to the people that's the fact.

Ok. Let's watch and see