Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), said Wednesday that Nigerians should not allow the challenges confronting the nation to lead them into despair.
Addressing some Nigerian Youth Groups as part of his 72nd birthday in Abuja, Buhari said the problems of the nation which have persisted over the years are self inflicted and therefore can be addressed only with the right leadership and the right attitude to governance.
He said, “Dreams for a better Nigeria might have been temporarily halted, but our resolve has never wavered. We must get our acts together and salvage our country. It will be criminal to waste the exciting potentials I see in you.”
The All Progressives Alliance presidential candidate said further that Nigeria has no business with poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment, stressing that an APC government will therefore ensure that the country’s commonwealth is used to develop the country for the benefit of all Nigerians.
He said: “What is at stake is the future of Nigeria. The struggle is for the millions of Nigerians who have been driven from their homes by terrorists. It is about the tens of millions of Nigerians who have no jobs, no sense of security and no hope for a better future. It is about putting Nigeria first.
“The need for change is imperative. The future of Nigeria is about your future. The big question is: Do we have the courage to vote for change? Are you ready to join me in securing our country and our future?
He added: “Let me begin by expressing my profound gratitude to God, who has given me long life and good health and for sustaining my passion and commitment to continue to serve our dear country, Nigeria.
“Usually, reaching another milestone in life is a cause for celebration. And while I appreciate the opportunity to engage with young people who are the future leaders of our country, I cannot pretend to be as happy as I ought to be. Nevertheless, we shall not allow the challenges confronting Nigeria to lead us to despair.
“I have never wavered from my desire to contribute to a better Nigeria, even in the face of the most daunting challenges. The true mark of character is for one to believe in a good cause, and to have the courage and conviction to fight for that good cause regardless of all obstacles and challenges.
“Every time I meet and interact with young Nigerians from every parts of the country, I am struck by your vitality, confidence, intelligence, creativity and vision. These are the ingredients needed to forge a great country. The only missing component is visionary leadership that would channel your energies and resourcefulness into cohesive social and economic mechanisms to develop Nigeria.
“Hopefully, I shall provide you with all the support that you require, and also create and sustain the enabling environment you need to unleash your potentials not only in Nigeria, but across the world. Nothing gladdens my heart more than stories of young Nigerians demonstrating their intellectual and creative talents and skills on the global stage.”
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Wow!!!!!!!!!! This man is what he is! He is our feature. When I say feature,i don't mean just the "time ahead" but our bright feature that we've longed for.
ReplyDeletenasir larmorde you do not have sense.Is it now that he is 72 that he is our future why was he not our future when he was about 42 years ruling Nigeria
ReplyDeleteI keep on wondering when he suddenly start having passion for Nigerians,where was dis passions in 1983-85?has he given us any reason he disrupt Democracy den?has he apologize why he brought us backward in 1983?we have started enjoying democracy den but he disorganized what we ought have bin enjoying by now.all his need to ask him some questions.
ReplyDeleteAdewale, from your comment i think you are educated and can read and write. So why don't you research into what made the military to take over government in 1983. I know you were not born then but you can read it up.
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