“ 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. As I welcome you into 2019, I also reiterate my many promises
and declarations that the general elections will be free, fair and
credible.
7. Elections need not be 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. We have had our challenges: security, economic, political,
social. But we are resolved to combat and overcome them all.
12. 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.
13. We are motivated by nothing other than service to
motherland, and service without selfishness or personal
interest.
14. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
17. Thank you and God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“ 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. As I welcome you into 2019, I also reiterate my many promises
and declarations that the general elections will be free, fair and
credible.
7. Elections need not be 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. We have had our challenges: security, economic, political,
social. But we are resolved to combat and overcome them all.
12. 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.
13. We are motivated by nothing other than service to
motherland, and service without selfishness or personal
interest.
14. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
17. Thank you and God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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