President Muhammadu
Buhari is asking Nigerians not to lose faith in the ability of this
administration to make a difference in their lives.
The statement
contained in President Buhari’s Eid-el-Maulud message to the nation, as Muslim
faithful celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed, is coming at a time the
nation’s economy is in recession.
He said the
memorable occasion should be a time to reflect on the nation’s current
challenges, assuring Nigerians that his administration was doing its best to
ensure that the nation would come out of economic recession.
“I urge you not to
lose faith in the ability of this administration to make a difference in the
lives of our people.
“The reality of the
temporary challenges should not undermine our hope, reverse our collective will
to succeed, or divide us; rather it should remind us of why we need to stay
together, fight together and succeed together.
“We all share a
vision of a better Nigeria, and we will all share in the responsibility of
building the country of our dreams,” he stated.
“Out Of Economic
Woods”
Reassuring Nigerians
that the recession would end soon, the president said: “As we look forward to
2017 with hope and huge expectations, let me assure you that with collective
dedication and hard work, we will overcome the mountain of economic
difficulties, and return our country to the path of prosperity”.
He also announced
plans to put the 2017 Budget proposals before the National Assembly on
Wednesday, saying that the budget “will contain measures that we are confident
will get the nation out of its economic woods”.
President Buhari
also wished Nigerians a peaceful Eid-el-Maulud, reminding the nation that it is
another opportunity of pausing, taking a deep breath and reflecting on the
current realities before us.
“First of all, I
wish all Muslims a happy and memorable celebration of the birth of the great
Prophet, through whose teachings, particularly on peaceful living, tolerance,
sobriety, generosity, sacrifice and honesty, and wisdom, the nation has gained
immensely in building a harmonious and prosperous society. The universal truths
of the Prophet’s values remain unchanged,” he said.
The President
further reassured Nigerians of his commitment to fighting corruption and other
crimes, saying: “Against all odds, we have used these pillars of strength in
securing a just and fair society, and our efforts are beginning to yield
dividends in curbing terrorism, militancy, corruption and other crimes that
devalue our humanity”.
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