Ghanaians have been urged to remain patriotic, forge ahead in unity and support the government to tackle development challenges as the country marks the Founders' day.

The Founders' day, a public holiday marked on August 4 every year is a day set aside to acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional contributions of the nations founding fathers and further reflect their values, vision and unceasing drive for the progress of the nation.

Speaking in an interview with Sompa FM in Sunyani, Madam Justina Owusu Banahene, the region minister called on Ghanaians to revisit the ancient spirit of love for nation, sacrifice and volunteerism to build a better society for all.

"With unity and cohesion, our forefathers sacrificed a lot for us all and we must also sacrifice and help the government build a better Ghana for the unborn generation", she stated.

She said the nation still had a brighter future despite the teething economic challenges and entreated the citizenry to reflect on and emulate the ideals of the nation's founding fathers.

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