 Oshun State Government has solicited for collective efforts from residents to attain a better future irrespective of any political differences and sentiments. Governor Buiga Oyatola made the call on the 30th anniversary banquet, an award ceremony in honour of past governors and administrators held in Ushobu, the state capital. 28 persons received awards in four categories. Oshun State was created on 27 August 1991 from part of the old Oyo State by then military president General Ibrahim Babangida. Describing the event as symbolic, Oyatola who ensured a minute silence was held in honour of the first civilian governor of the state, the late Ishiaka Adeleki. Governor Oyatola said the banquet and awards are designed to recognize and celebrate distinguished citizens and friends of the state who have helped to build Oshun the founding fathers dream. The governor also urged citizens to continue to collaborate with the government to achieve sustainable development. In appreciating the honours on the state governor, Rotimi Akeridolu, commended the Oshun State government for recognising the services and labour of the former governors. The state is in a very good hand now and you can see changes in what is happening in the state. So I am sure that with this foundation and giving the governor another four years after his first term, the state will stand to gain a lot from it. Some of the awardees commended the government to scribe in the event as a welcome development. Thirty years of Oshun State has shown significant awareness of the development. I want to see Oshun more and more growing in the culture as they used to be. Also we continue to be the leader in the whole Nigeria when it comes to art and culture. I thank the governor, I thank all the citizens of Oshun State and I wish all the very first press live. Insha'Allah I will continue to be serving the state as long as I live insha'Allah. Dignatories including the Alaa thing of Oyo, Obalamidia Dayemi, from Oyo governor, Alawakala and from Oyo Oshun and Ogun's deputy governors among others graced the occasion.