Standup9ja: Buhari to Nigerians: I've met your expectations
President Muhammadu Buhari says in the almost two years of
his administration, he has worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians.
He said said his administration had done this "by
improving security, especially in the North-East; sustaining the campaign
against corruption and have taken steps to-revitalize the economy.'
President Buhari said this on Saturday in his Easter message
to the nation.
He said his government was determined, as never before, to
continue with the fight against terrorism and insurgency; sustain the peace in
the Niger Delta through engagements with stakeholders as well as restore peace
and stability in other parts of the country.
According to him, it is in the collective interest of all
Nigerians to live in peace because without peace, no meaningful and sustainable
development can take place.
"Lack of peace in one part affects in one way or the
other, all parts of the country. Our people must rediscover the values of
peaceful co-existence, social justice, religious tolerance, dignity of labour
and patriotism," he stated.
The president enjoined all Nigerians to keep faith in the
determination and ability of his administration to change the Nigerian story
for the good of all.
Congratulating the
nation's Christians on the Easter celebration, he said: "I rejoice with
you on this historic occasion signifying the triumph of good over evil, light
over darkness, redemption over condemnation, and hope over despair.
"The commemoration of this special season in
Christianity, is always preceded by fasting, piety, humility, penance and
prayers of intercession in the build up to the death of Jesus Christ on Good
Friday, an event which reunited man with his Creator.
'The message of Easter is filled with themes of love, faith,
sacrifice, dedication, commitment, fulfilment of prophecy, hope, expectation
and victory, as espoused in the Scriptures and the teachings and lifestyle of
Jesus Christ."
Buhari urged all citizens to live peacefully with one
another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a beautiful place to reside.
President Buhari wished all Nigerians happy Easter
celebrations.
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