President Bola Tinubu stated on Sunday that his authorities will proceed to implement extra palliative measures to ease mounting hardships attributable to the tip of petrol subsidies and alternate price unification, amongst different financial reforms.
He additionally promised to quickly put Nigeria on a path of “irreversible progress.”
“My authorities will proceed to implement palliative measures to ease the burden on essentially the most susceptible, tackle present hardships and alleviate the struggling of all the inhabitants of our nation,” Tinubu affirmed in his first Christmas message to Nigerians as president.
In a personally signed assertion issued by the State Home, the President stated
“Fellow Nigerians, Christmas is a particular time of the 12 months for all of us. For Christians, this time of 12 months marks the delivery of Jesus Christ and celebrates the hope and redemption which are the hallmarks of Christ's life.
“For individuals of all faiths, this is a chance to benefit from the firm of household, have fun life and benefit from the presents of affection and friendship that make life value dwelling.
“That is additionally a time to look out for one another, for amid the festivities this time of 12 months might be tinged with unhappiness for a lot of: some mourn the lack of family members and others mourn the hopes that haven’t been fulfilled and the goals that fell brief.”
The president acknowledged that the previous six months of his administration “have been a time of transformation and relentless change in our nation.”
He stated: “I’m conscious that the mandatory reforms we’re making to realize a extra affluent, peaceable nation for all have concerned distinctive sacrifices.”
Tinubu, due to this fact, appealed to residents to “maintain quick and be assured” of his dedication to “govern with imaginative and prescient, dedication and empathy” as he travels the nation “towards stability, prosperity and renewed hope.”
He added: “Be assured that by the ability of our collective effort, we are going to quickly encounter a brand new daybreak of prosperity, peace and irreversible progress.”
Tinubu additionally urged Nigerians, within the spirit of Christmas and reflecting the perfect of Jesus Christ, to increase the nice and cozy embrace of kindness to these round them who want it.
“…and let the various acts of kindness function a lightweight main us into a contented and great new 12 months,” he suggested.
The Nigerian chief additionally requested residents to “reserve a second of remembrance and prayer for the women and men of our nation's armed forces, who bear arms in our title and assure our safety,” praying that “God protects them and returns to their households. .”
Forward of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day on January 15, Tinubu referred to as on: “Allow us to collectively commemorate the reminiscence of those that, of their service, paid the supreme worth for our nation. Might God bless their souls and luxury their households and family members.”
He prayed that the sunshine of Christmas would accompany each Nigerian as 2023 attracts to an in depth and ushers within the New 12 months.
“I want you all a Merry Christmas,” he concluded.
