Nigeria @66: PDP urges citizens to keep hope alive

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has encouraged Nigerians to maintain optimism and dedication to peace, unity, and national growth as the country commemorates its 66th Independence Anniversary. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed, the party recognized that Nigeria has yet to reach its desired level of development but emphasized that citizens should not give up, highlighting the nation's abundant human and natural resources to drive progress.

PDP urged Nigerians to reject violence and corruption, prioritize national interests over personal and regional concerns, and strive to create an environment where young people can pursue their aspirations with confidence and hope. The party acknowledged that while Nigeria is not yet where it aims to be, the future remains bright and the collective hope must surpass present challenges.

Nigeria, blessed with human and natural resources, must harness these assets alongside its ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity for unity, creativity, and national advancement. The PDP called on all Nigerians to continue promoting peace, unity, and national cohesion, with leaders and followers remaining patriotic, rejecting violence and corruption, and placing Nigeria's interests above personal and sectional considerations.

The party reaffirmed its commitment to democracy, good governance, and Nigerians' welfare, promising an alternative platform to help the country realize its potential. As the nation celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary, citizens must not celebrate amidst poverty and insecurity, according to Sowore. Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, and this year, Africa's most populous nation marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.