PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S NEW YEAR SPEECH
PRESIDENT
MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S NEW YEAR SPEECH
Elections need not be [a] do or die affair, and we
should not approach that eventuality in a democracy with trepidation and mortal
fear. Happily, a large number of presidential candidates have committed to
peace, and peace we shall have. Those who continue to trumpet falsehood and
negativity are on their own, fighting a losing battle.
Dear compatriots,
It is my utmost pleasure to rejoice with
all Nigerians as we enter the year 2019, which will be a very significant one
for our country.
At the turn of every year, we often use the
opportunity to look back at the past and forward to the future. To review the
outgoing year, its high and low points, successes and failures, and be fully
thankful to God.
We Nigerians are a religious people, and we
believe that God reigns and rules in the affairs of men. A time like this
offers precious opportunity for thanksgiving, stock taking and reflection on
goals and targets set for the receding year, and how much was accomplished. The
ones not done can then be rolled over into a new year.
The dawn of a New Year is also a time to
look forward. To consider new prospects, unfold our plans, and prepare for
landmark dates and events.
2019 will be an election year for us. In
about two months, the polls are due, and we will elect leaders into various
offices, at national and state levels.
As I welcome you into 2019, I also
reiterate my many promises and declarations that the general elections will be
free, fair and credible.
Elections need not be [a] do or die affair,
and we should not approach that eventuality in a democracy with trepidation and
mortal fear. Happily, a large number of presidential candidates have committed
to peace, and peace we shall have.
Those who continue to trumpet falsehood and
negativity are on their own, fighting a losing battle. The greater number of
Nigerians are trusting and believing that we shall deliver on our promises for
a level playing field at the polls, and that is what we shall do.
Nigerians desire peace, security,
prosperity, inclusiveness and infrastructural development, a nation they can be
proud of, a country that can hold its own among the nations.
That is the journey we have embarked on
since we came onboard in 2015, and we are not distracted as we move on. We are
resolved to build a country in which the resources are utilized for the benefit
of the largest number, and not appropriated by a privileged few in their never
ending quest to satisfy their greed. We are on this mission together, and
I assure you of a firm commitment to the ideals of a safe, secure, fair, just
and prosperous country.
We have had our challenges: security,
economic, political, social. But we are resolved to combat and overcome them
all.
I appreciate your support and collaboration
in previous years, and look forward to same in 2019, and beyond, as I hope you
will renew the mandate you overwhelmingly gave us in 2015, for another term.
We are motivated by nothing other than
service to motherland, and service without selfishness or personal interest.
I can assure you all that we are making
steady and sustainable progress in all areas of national life. Those who are
unbiased can see and appreciate the progress the country has made since 2015.
A New Year provides opportunity for renewal
of commitment, and I invite you to rededicate yourselves to the vision of a
Nigeria that works for all.
We are moving from potentials to
actualization, and it's a task to be accomplished by us all; man, woman, young,
old, military, civilian, all Nigerians.
Please come along, as we journey to the land of our dreams. Happy 2019.
Please come along, as we journey to the land of our dreams. Happy 2019.
Thank you and God Bless the Federal
Republic of Nigeria
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