President
Muhammadu Buhari says in the almost two years of his administration, he has
worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians.
He
said his administration had done this "by improving security, especially
in the North-East; sustaining the campaign against corruption and have taken
steps to-revitalize the economy.'
President
Buhari said this on Saturday in his Easter message to the nation.
He
said his government was determined, as never before, to continue with the fight
against terrorism and insurgency; sustain the peace in the Niger Delta through
engagements with stakeholders as well as restore peace and stability in other
parts of the country.
According
to him, it is in the collective interest of all Nigerians to live in peace
because without peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take
place.
"Lack
of peace in one part affects in one way or the other, all parts of the country.
Our people must rediscover the values of peaceful co-existence, social justice,
religious tolerance, dignity of labour and patriotism," he stated.
The
president enjoined all Nigerians to keep faith in the determination and ability
of his administration to change the Nigerian story for the good of all.
Congratulating the nation's Christians on the Easter
celebration, he said: "I rejoice with you on this historic occasion
signifying the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, redemption over
condemnation, and hope over despair.
"The
commemoration of this special season in Christianity, is always preceded by
fasting, piety, humility, penance and prayers of intercession in the build up
to the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, an event which reunited man with
his Creator.
'The
message of Easter is filled with themes of love, faith, sacrifice, dedication,
commitment, fulfilment of prophecy, hope, expectation and victory, as espoused
in the Scriptures and the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ."
Buhari
urged all citizens to live peacefully with one another and do their utmost to
make Nigeria a beautiful place to reside.
President
Buhari wished all Nigerians happy Easter celebrations.
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