Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, has called on Nigerians to unite in rebuilding the nation, emphasising the importance of justice, fairness, and equity.
The governor made the call during an inter-denominational thanksgiving service to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, West-End, Asaba.
Governor Oborevwori stressed that every citizen has a responsibility to contribute to the Nigeria of their dreams, building on the sacrifices of the country’s founding fathers.
Oborevwori attributed Nigeria’s survival despite daunting challenges to divine grace and the resilience of its people.
The governor commended the Church for sustaining national peace, noting that without the prayers of Christians and preaching of the gospel, the nation’s situation would have been worse.
He also urged clerics to continue to pray for leaders while encouraging citizens to support government through unity and sacrifice.
His words: “What we want in Delta State is peace, because development starts where peace abounds. When there is peace, we can do more for our people.
”Those of us in political leadership must always put the people’s interest first, not our own,” Oborevwori said.
He highlighting his administration’s achievements in infrastructure and social investments within two years
The governor further assured the people of the state that more development and empowerment initiatives would be delivered in the coming year under God’s guidance.
Oborevwori charged Nigerian youths to champion unity and righteousness, emphasising that the future of the nation depends on their positive contributions.
He urged leaders to prioritise the people’s interests and called on citizens to support the government through unity and sacrifice.
Oborevwori declared, “This country will not be rebuilt by foreigners. It is we, Nigerians, who will rebuild it.
”Let us make the necessary sacrifices for the brighter future that awaits us. Nigeria is God’s own country.”
The Catholic Bishop of Issele-Uku Diocese, Most Rev. Michael Elue, who reinforced this message, urged Nigerians to embrace the “good fight of faith” and stressing the virtues of righteousness, godliness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
He called on the wealthy to remember the poor, noting that “what we share with our brothers and sisters is what will count for us when we appear before God on the day of judgment.”
The thanksgiving service was attended by top government functionaries, traditional rulers, political leaders, including the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Catherine Onyeme; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dennis Guwor; members of the House of Representatives, Hon. Julius Pondi, Hon. Ngozi Okolie among others.
