SEE What Jakande Thinks About Nigeria's Break Up

Former governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande believes Nigeria would continue to grow stronger rather than break up.

 * Former Lagos State Governor Jakande
Jakande said this at the 27th posthumous birthday celebration of  Chief Obafemi Awolowo at Ikenne-Remo, Ogun.

The former governor also called for concerted efforts toward  the promotion of peace in the country, advising all Nigerians  to desist from acts capable of stunting the nation’s development.

“Peace building and unity should be our major pre-occupation to ensure socio-political and economic development of the country.

“This is our country and we must not work against her sustainable growth and development.
“If we keep doing the right thing, Nigeria will not break up as being predicted by some people. We will survive,” he said.

Jakande eulogised the Awolowo family, saying politicians should learn to uphold the legacies of the late sage.