Nigeria @66: PDP urges citizens to keep hope alive

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to maintain hope and dedication to peace, unity, and national development as the nation commemorates its 66th Independence Anniversary. In a statement from its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, the party acknowledged that Nigeria has yet to reach its desired level of development but emphasized that citizens should not lose heart.

The PDP highlighted the country's vast human and natural resources, which have the potential to propel national progress. The organization called for an end to violence and corruption, urging Nigerians to prioritize national interests over personal and sectional considerations. PDP stated, "The PDP acknowledges that, as a nation and as a people, we are not yet where we aspire to be.

However, we must not despair. The future of Nigeria remains bright, and our collective hope must remain stronger than our present challenges." The party emphasized Nigeria's abundant resources and urged citizens to leverage these assets, along with the nation's diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, to foster unity, creativity, and progress.

The PDP also called on all Nigerians to uphold peace, unity, and national cohesion, demanding that leaders and followers remain patriotic, reject violence and corruption, and always prioritize Nigeria's interests over personal and sectional concerns. The PDP pledged its commitment to democracy, good governance, and the welfare of the Nigerian people, promising to offer an alternative platform to help the country realize its potential.

As Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary, the PDP remains optimistic about the nation's potential for growth and prosperity.