Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and commit to building a stronger, united, and prosperous nation.

Idahosa made the call in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

He described Oct. 1 as a reminder of the courage and sacrifices of the generation that secured Nigeria’s independence in 1960.

The deputy governor said Nigeria had demonstrated remarkable resilience despite its challenges, adding that its greatest strength remained its people and diversity.

He urged Nigerians to recommit to the ideals of unity, peace, justice, democracy and shared prosperity.

“Nigeria is a nation of great promise. We may have faced challenges along the way, but our story is not one of failure; it is one of resilience, courage, and an unbroken determination to build a better country.

“The Nigeria of our dreams will not be built by government alone. It requires the patriotism, sacrifices, creativity, and commitment of every Nigerian,” he said.

Idahosa commended President Bola Tinubu for efforts to reposition the economy and strengthen the foundation for sustainable development, assuring that sub-national governments would continue to support the national development agenda.

He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Gov. Monday Okpebholo-led administration to improving lives in Edo through investments in security, infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and human capital development.

Idahosa urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country, saying nation-building required patience, sacrifice, and responsible citizenship.

“Let us choose hope over despair, unity over division, and service over selfishness. The Nigeria we desire is possible if we work together and put the interest of our nation above our differences,” he said.

He congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary and prayed for continued peace, unity, prosperity, and progress across the federation.