As communities across the country marked the 2026 Valentine’s Day celebrations, a chieftain of the , Alhaji , popularly known as Omo-Ade, has urged residents of to embrace love, unity and perseverance in the spirit of the season.
In a goodwill message released on Friday to commemorate Valentine’s Day 2026, the APC stalwart emphasized that the essence of the celebration goes beyond romance and should serve as a reminder of the need for compassion, patience and mutual support among citizens, especially in challenging times.
Adebayo called on families, youths, community leaders and political stakeholders to demonstrate acts of kindness and to strengthen communal bonds across the local government area. He noted that the values of love and perseverance remain critical to sustaining peace and promoting development at the grassroots level.
According to him, “Valentine’s season is a time to reflect on the importance of love not only within families but also within our communities. It is a period to extend kindness to neighbours, support the less privileged and work together in unity for the growth of our society.”
He further encouraged residents to maintain peaceful coexistence irrespective of political, religious or ethnic differences, stressing that collective effort is required to move the local government and the state forward. Adebayo said perseverance in the face of socio-economic challenges would ultimately lead to progress and stability.
The APC chieftain also used the opportunity to commend the resilience of the people of Abeokuta North, describing them as hardworking and community-spirited. He urged them to continue supporting initiatives that foster development, peace and youth empowerment across the area.
Observers note that Valentine’s Day messages from community leaders have increasingly focused on social cohesion and public responsibility, particularly at a time when local communities are seeking stronger collaboration to address developmental concerns.
Residents of Abeokuta North and across joined others nationwide in marking the day with various activities promoting love, charity and community engagement. Many welcomed the APC leader’s message as timely, saying it reinforces the importance of unity and perseverance in building a better society.
As Nigeria continues to navigate economic and social challenges, leaders like Adebayo believe that reinforcing shared values of compassion and solidarity will help communities remain strong and hopeful.
He concluded by wishing residents a peaceful and love-filled Valentine’s Day celebration and encouraged them to sustain the spirit of kindness beyond the festive season for the continued growth of .
