Hardship: Oborevwori urges citizens to persevere

As Nigeria celebrates her 64th year of independence, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Sunday urged Nigerians not to be overwhelmed by the present economic challenges bedevilling the nation.

Rather, he encouraged them to remain optimistic, noting that tough times don’t last, but tough people do by effectively surmounting the challenges they face.

Governor Oborevwori made the call at an inter-denominational thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter’s, Asaba, to mark the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary.

The Governor, who paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers of the country, urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united, adding that a new phase of prosperity, peace, unity, and progress would soon envelop the country.

Oborevwori said: “It goes without saying that there is hunger and despair in the land because of the high cost of living caused by inflation.

“There are not enough words to describe the pain and suffering many people are going through because of the ongoing fiscal and economic reforms.

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“However, I want to say that these, too, shall come to pass. Every problem has an expiry date, and this will not be an exception.”

Speaking earlier, the Bishop of Asaba, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev’d Kingsley Obuh, said in a sermon titled “In all things, give thanks” that it was difficult to give thanks in the current situation of the country.

He, however, urged Nigerians not to be discouraged and instead to give thanks to God because “it is the will of God for all men.”