President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the nation of the government’s continued determination to wrestle corruption.
In his New Year message on Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that the war against corruption remained unshaken.
He stated that the fight, which would be guided by respect for the rule of law and due process, would not spare anybody or organ of government.
“It is a collective undertaking and resolve that must be seen to its logical conclusion in spite of certain distractions.
“The fate of our country lies partly in the success of this campaign.
“It will be unthinkable on my part to allow the boat of this crucial campaign promise capsize mid-stream.”
He stated also that the government would continue to promote the patronage of local products.
“In pursuit of this administration’s philosophy, we will not stop to appeal that we buy “Made In Nigeria” goods.
“Like I stated during the 2017 Budget presentation to the National Assembly, farmers, small and medium-sized manufacturers, agro-allied businesses, dressmakers, entertainers and technology start-ups, will remain the true drivers of our economic future.
“They are the engine of our economic recovery and their needs underpin our Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.”
The government, he said, would continue to pursue programmes on job creation.
The administration would sustain existing programmes aimed at lifting an our youth out of poverty, while at the same time creating the opportunities for people to fend for themselves, he stated.
He felicitated with Nigerians at a time when the nation was witnessing a new and impressive turnaround in its security and socio-economic situation.
The President also congratulated the heroic and gallant efforts of Nigeria military and other security agencies on their remarkable successes to rid the nation of terrorism.
“Following the successful capture of Sambisa Forest, spearheaded by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, we have entered a new phase in our battle against our common enemy, Boko Haram.
When we see our beloved 21 Chibok girls reuniting with their families and community for Christmas, it gives us the hope that those who are still in captivity will one day return to the loving arms of family, friends and well-wishers.”