1. “I
am aware that Nigerians have experienced a number of significant hardships over
the past months. Living in the State House has not alienated me from your daily
sufferings."
2. “I
am aware of the lengthy queues at fuel stations and of the difficulties
businesses have faced in acquiring foreign exchange. These challenges are only
temporary; we are working to make things better."
3. “When
I presented myself to you as a presidential candidate and asked you to vote for
me, I wanted to be a leader who keeps his promises. I wanted to be a leader,
who restores the people’s hope in those elected to serve them. I wanted to be a
leader who initiates positive and enduring change."
4. “I
am still totally committed to being that kind of leader. Unforeseen
circumstances and other distractions notwithstanding, I shall still do my
utmost best to keep every promise I made to Nigerians during my election
campaign.”
5. “I
commend our Armed Forces for significantly curtailing the insurgency which has
ravaged the North-East of Nigeria over the past few years.”
6. “This
government will not consider the matter concluded until the terrorists have
been completely routed and normalcy restored to all parts of the country that
have been adversely affected by the Boko Haram insurgency."
7. “Our
crackdown on corruption will continue to be vigorously undertaken. I urge the
courts to support our efforts and help in the recovery of stolen funds by
speedily concluding trials and showing that impunity no longer has a place in
our country."
8. “We
must reduce our country’s reliance on oil. We must diversify our economy. And
we must do all we can to promote job creation."
9. “Our
challenges are many but our determination to succeed is strong and unshaken. So
too is our confidence in God."
10. “I wish you
all a very Happy New Year.”
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