President Muhammadu Buhari in his New Year message to the nation, said that he was not unaware of Nigerians’ suffering. He assured all that he will not fail to keep his promises. The Nation Reports.
Buhari said “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 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."
“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."
“Nigerians will in due course begin to enjoy the fruits of all ongoing work. The effective and efficient implementation of our 2016 budget proposals will address many of the socio-economic issues that are of current concern to our people."
President Buhari commend the Armed Forces for significantly curtailing the insurgency, and trying to bring normalcy back to Northeast. He, however, noted that there is still a lot of work to be done in security.
He said: “Our Armed Forces will maintain, consolidate and build on their successes in the war against Boko Haram and violent extremism."
“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.”
On the matter of war against corruption, Buhari urged the courts to support the new efforts in the recovery of stolen funds by speedily concluding trials and showing that impunity no longer has a place in Nigeria.
In addition, “There is much work to do in other areas as well and I have charged all my ministers and other appointees to ensure that Nigerians experience positive changes in their lives in 2016.
“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,” Buhari said.
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