President Muhammadu Buhari says
he will not allow those he described as “merchants of evil and death” to
overwhelm the country under his watch.
In the Easter message issued on
his behalf by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, Buhari said his
administration will continue to provide honest leadership and secure the lives
and property of Nigerians.
Buhari said he would not treat
with triviality, the expectations of Nigerians who re-elected him for a second
term in office.
He enjoined everyone, especially
Christians, to take advantage of the Easter season to embrace love, tolerance
and peaceful co-existence.
The president expressed optimism
that the country would surmount the insecurity challenge plaguing it.
He assured Nigerians that his
administration would deliver on its promises to fight corruption, improve the
economy and protect the people.
“Our nation is currently gripped
with gloom over unfortunate killings, kidnappings and violence, as seen in the
recent tragic incidents in some states of the federation,” Buhari was quoted to
have said.
“This should not be. We must
reinforce the bond of brotherhood and good neighbourliness that citizens of a
cohesive country must share. We must not allow the few bad elements in our
communities to put asunder our communal tendencies and chords of unity.
“Easter is the most important
feast in the Christian calendar and represents God’s redemptive mission over
humanity, the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair and good over
evil.
“The Christian festival
commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ is also a time to emulate the
virtues of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, humility, courage and endurance, which
Christ embodied and remarkably demonstrated during His earthly ministry.
“Let us use this auspicious
season to show love to our neighbours, and cater to the needs of the
less-privileged in our midst.
“I do not take the import of my
re-election for granted, especially the expectations of majority of Nigerians
towards providing adequate security, fixing the economy and fighting
corruption.
“The obligation of this
administration as we prepare to take governance to the Next Level, is to
continue to provide dedicated and honest leadership, where every citizen
irrespective of religion or ethnic origin, feels secure to live, invest and
prosper; where public office holders are accountable; and law breakers are
brought to justice.
“This administration will do all
it takes to adequately equip and motivate our armed forces and other law
enforcement agencies to enable them successfully confront these security
challenges. We will not allow merchants of evil and death to overwhelm the
nation. Under my watch, the nation will triumph over them – terrorists,
bandits, kidnappers and the like.”
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