Following 64 years of independence from colonial overlords, Nigerians have every right to be grateful to God, according to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma on Sunday.

During the anniversary church service at Owerri’s Maria Assumpta Cathedral, the governor made this statement. The best days for our nation are still to come, he declared.

According to him, Nigeria’s tale is one of optimism in the Almighty God rather than one of loss. He asked the populace to offer their prayers in unison for the nation and its leaders so that we could build the country of our dreams.

In the face of comparatively calm and togetherness, the governor thanked God for providing Nigerians with another chance to commemorate their independence, saying that this proves that “Nigeria is a Nation whose God is Lord.”

In spite of all the seeming difficulties from various regions of the nation, he declared, “Nigeria has not been confronted with full-blown war.”

“The recent floods that damaged some of our country’s brothers and sisters poses a serious challenge to the nation. All things are possible with God.

“Nigerians have three reasons to be grateful to God: first, he has enabled us to advance after 64 years of independence; second, he has given us life, which allows us to remain united as a people; and third, he has brought about a relative peace that permeates our country despite all of its difficulties.”

He took the chance to convey how much the people value the work the church is doing for the country and pleaded with church leaders to keep praying for Imo State and Nigeria.

“There is hope and light at the end of the tunnel, even though the people’s expectations have not been met by the leadership in the past or present.”

In order for the country to stay peaceful and cohesive, he asked for prayers. “The nation will reach her goal with faith and unity.”

“Consider your attitudes and consciences on the damage of government property, the murder of security personnel, and the obstruction of government directives. Nationalism and patriotism detest all of that.

Owerri Ecclesiastical Province’s Archbishop, His Grace Most Revd. Dr. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji stated that despite all obstacles, God is with Nigerians, having kept them united as a people.

“It is not surprising that Nigeria has remained one,” he remarked. Even though the path is difficult, tomorrow will be better with God.

According to PUNCH Online, Nigeria will commemorate its 64th Independence Day on Tuesday, October

On October 1, 1960, Nigeria declared its independence from British colonial authority, which was a momentous occasion in its history.

Years of nationalist agitation and talks spearheaded by well-known Nigerian leaders promoting self-governance culminated in this historic event.

Nigeria chose a federal system of administration after gaining independence, which reflected the ethnic variety and regional complexity of the nation.

Tuesday has been proclaimed a national holiday by the Federal Government, as revealed in a statement released on Saturday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani, and the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.