President Muhammadu Buhari has kicked off the year 2016 with message to Nigerians.
Read 10 important things he said in his message below:
- “I am aware that Nigerians have experienced a number of significant hardships over the past months. Living in the State House has not alienated me from your daily sufferings."
- “I am aware of the lengthy queues at fuel stations and of the difficulties businesses have faced in acquiring foreign exchange. These challenges are only temporary; we are working to make things better."
- “When I presented myself to you as a presidential candidate and asked you to vote for me, I wanted to be a leader who keeps his promises. I wanted to be a leader, who restores the people’s hope in those elected to serve them. I wanted to be a leader who initiates positive and enduring change."
- “I am still totally committed to being that kind of leader. Unforeseen circumstances and other distractions notwithstanding, I shall still do my utmost best to keep every promise I made to Nigerians during my election campaign.”
- “I commend our Armed Forces for significantly curtailing the insurgency which has ravaged the North-East of Nigeria over the past few years.”
- “This government will not consider the matter concluded until the terrorists have been completely routed and normalcy restored to all parts of the country that have been adversely affected by the Boko Haram insurgency."
- “Our crackdown on corruption will continue to be vigorously undertaken. I urge the courts to support our efforts and help in the recovery of stolen funds by speedily concluding trials and showing that impunity no longer has a place in our country."
- “We must reduce our country’s reliance on oil. We must diversify our economy. And we must do all we can to promote job creation."
- “Our challenges are many but our determination to succeed is strong and unshaken. So too is our confidence in God."
- “I wish you all a very Happy New Year.”
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