Christmas address by the President and Commander-in-Chief of
the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, delivered on
December 24, 2022.
I heartily rejoice with our
Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas.
Many of us look forward to this
festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family
and friends, attend special carols and events, and generally relive the good
moments of the year.
In whatever circumstances we find
ourselves, Christmas is a period when we come together to rejoice and set aside
our differences.
For me and my family, this year’s
celebration is unique. It is my last as your elected President. Twenty-two
weeks from now, this administration will hand over to another.
In the last seven years, I have
had the privilege of receiving members of the Federal Capital Territory
community on Christmas homage, except the year the COVID-19 pandemic denied us
that opportunity. I will fondly remember them as my benevolent landlords and
friendly neighbours.
It is crucial that I remember
this about my closest neighbours because there is no better way for us to
celebrate Christmas as a people than showing genuine love, care, compassion and
empathy for one another.
We must never lose sight of the
symbiotic relationship between Christmas and hope; Jesus Christ and humility,
and Christianity and grace.
In this season of love, joy and
peace, let us not fail to remember those who really wish to celebrate but are
constrained in one way or the other by reaching out to them.
Together we can make this
celebration a spectacular one by renewing our pledge and common resolve to work
for the unity and prosperity of our dear country.
Until my last day in office, I
will continue to provide political and material support to sub-national
governments, the Armed Forces, institutions and individuals working
wholeheartedly for the peace, unity, stability and progress of Nigeria.
The advances we have made so far
on the economic front, especially in infrastructure; food security, anti-corruption,
security, and energy sufficiency, among others, will need to be built on.
This joyous season has coincided
with the period of campaigns to usher in a new administration. I urge you to be
circumspect and vote for those that will maintain the momentum we have created
for the greater good of the country.
It is another opportunity to show
the rest of the world that Nigeria is indeed ready to consolidate its
democratic credentials as has been noted in international circles. Let the
peace and joy that pervade this period continue well into the new year up to
the elections in February and beyond.
I want to assure Nigerians that
those who violently seek to disrupt the peace of our nation have lost the
battle.
Our country is blessed with a
wealth of human and material resources.
Let’s celebrate our blessings
this season with the trust that a better dawn awaits Nigeria.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas.
Muhammadu Buhari,
December 24, 2022.
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