By Hon. Olujimi Adekanle Lijoka
Fellow Nigerians,
In the journey of life, challenges are inevitable. We are often faced with moments that test our faith, our strength, and our resolve.
But it is in these very moments that we discover who we truly are—not in our comfort, but in our struggles. It is with this understanding that I reach out to you today with a simple yet powerful message: Don’t Give Up Now.
Greatness is not born out of perfection; it is forged in perseverance.
The most successful individuals in history were not those who never stumbled, but those who refused to remain on the ground when they fell. They pressed on. They endured. They rose again. And so can you.
As a public servant and a proud son of our great nation, I have witnessed the unyielding spirit of Nigerians.
From the woman who sells at the market to feed her family, to the youth striving to create opportunities in the face of economic hardship, to the physically challenged who pursue excellence despite limitations—you are all warriors in your own right. Your resilience is the soul of Nigeria.
The image of a determined athlete with a prosthetic leg, running with purpose, is not just a metaphor—it is a reflection of our collective reality.
Life may have taken something from you, but it can never take away your will unless you allow it.
That will—the decision to keep moving forward—is what separates dreams that fade from dreams that become reality.
Let us remember: Our nation needs your strength. Our communities need your voice.
Your family needs your hope. Whatever you are going through—whether personal, financial, physical, or emotional—do not give in to despair.
Do not let temporary setbacks become permanent defeats. Let your perseverance be louder than your pain.
As a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and as someone deeply committed to the development of our people, I assure you that your efforts are not in vain. We are building a society where opportunities are not a privilege of the few, but a right of the many. Your contributions—no matter how small they may seem—matter.
So, I urge you today: Stand tall. Push harder. Keep going. Your story is not over. Your best days are still ahead. You are stronger than your struggles, and your breakthrough may be just one step beyond your current challenge.
Don’t Give Up Now.
God bless you,
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.