“I felicitate with
all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous
occasion of this year’s Christmas.
On this occasion of
the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves
to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and
service to others which he taught.
There can be no doubt
that a greater manifestation of these virtues and ideals in our lives will
immensely help us to become a more united, peaceful, secure and progressive
nation.
Let us also reach out
in love and compassion to fellow Nigerians who are in distress at this period
of our nation’s history.
I particularly urge
you all to remember victims of terrorism and insurgency in the country,
especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
The Federal
Government will continue to collaborate with state governments and other
stakeholders to ease the harsh conditions in IDP camps, while the ultimate
objective remains to quickly put an end to insurgency and return the IDPs to
their homes.
We must never again
allow any group to hold the nation to ransom under whatever guise.
Let us also not allow
current socio-economic and security challenges to dampen our expectations for a
better Nigeria.
This administration
has taken a number of measures to restore hope to our people. The 2016 Budget
defines our commitment to giving Nigeria a new lease of life.
Our change slogan is
not a campaign gimmick but a promise that must be kept. We are determined to
bring about tangible changes in the lives of our people.
In this regard,
efforts will be intensified to recover stolen funds, block revenue leakages and
enthrone due process, transparency and accountability.
Public office is a
public trust that must be held to the highest ethical standards.
I wish all Nigerians
a Merry Christmas.
Please drive
carefully.”
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