Source: THE NATION
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday warned that any threat to Nigeria’s peace woud not be tolerated.
“We must never again allow any group to
hold the nation to ransom under whatever guise,” the President said in
his Christmas message.
There has been an upsurge in the
activities of separatist pro-Biafra groups, especially the Indigenous
Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), which has coordinated protests in Southeast
state capitals and other places, calling for Biafra State and the
release of detained underground Biafra Radio director Nnamdi Kanu.
Islamic Shiites and soldiers clashed in
Zaria where they blocked a road on which Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen.
Tukur Buratai was travelling. Many sect members were killed and their
leader Sheikh El-Zakzaky detained.
Besides, the Boko Haram insurgency is still being tackled.
The President said: “I felicitate with
all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the
joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas. On this occasion of the
commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate
ourselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity,
piety, humility and service to others which he taught.
A greater manifestation of these virtues
and ideals in the lives of Nigerians, he said, will immensely help
Nigeria to become a more united, peaceful, secure and progressive
nation.
The President also urged Nigerians to reach out in love and compassion to fellow Nigerians who are in distress.
He added: “I particularly urge you all
to remember victims of terrorism and insurgency in the country,
especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
“The Federal Government will continue to
collaborate with state governments and other stakeholders to ease the
harsh conditions in IDP camps, while the ultimate objective remains to
quickly put an end to insurgency and return the IDPs to their homes.
“This administration has taken a number
of measures to restore hope to our people. The 2016 Budget defines our
commitment to giving Nigeria a new lease of life. Our change slogan is
not a campaign gimmick but a promise that must be kept. We are
determined to bring about tangible changes in the lives of our people.
“In this regard, efforts will be
intensified to recover stolen funds, block revenue leakages and enthrone
due process, transparency and accountability.
He described public office as a public trust that must be held to the highest ethical standards.
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