The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has praised Nigerians for standing up for the unity and survival of the nation in spite the overwhelming challenges.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan on Monday in Abuja to commemorate the 59th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria, the party however urged Nigerians not to lose hope and surrender to challenges seeking to undermine national cohesion, freedom of citizens and the will of Nigerians.
Ologbondiyan said: “The PDP notes that the Oct. 1 date remains an undying signpost of our freedom and unity as a nation.
“It reminds of the roots of our national cohesiveness; the sacrifices of our heroes and our determination to live harmoniously and succeed as one people, in all spheres of human endeavours; a national distinctiveness for which we are known and respected all over the world.
“The party celebrates the resilience and industry of Nigerians in various fields within and outside the shores of our country as well as the fortitude displayed by our citizens to remain united in spite of the odds,’’ he said.
The PDP spokesman lamented that it was depressing that after 59 years of independence and efforts by patriots in nurturing democratic practice and tenets, the country was still facing some challenges.
He, however, expressed confidence that the nation would eventually come out of the woods.
Ologbondiyan advised Nigerians to use the occasion of the independence to revive their commitment towards the unity, stability and development of the nation.
“The party urges leaders at all levels to be committed and sacrificial in the discharge of their duties and desist from empty promises, rhetoric and propaganda, as Nigerians look up to them for solutions.
“The PDP prays for the stability of our nation and wishes Nigerians happy independence celebrations,” he said.
