In his New Year message on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain focused on the nation’s growth and disregard divisive distractions.
He emphasized that while Nigeria is progressing on the path to prosperity, some individuals continue to view matters through the narrow lenses of politics, ethnicity, region, and religion.
Highlighting the need for unity, the president called on citizens to demonstrate greater patriotism and unwavering national loyalty.
“We are on the right path to building a great Nigeria that will work for everyone. Let us not get distracted by a tiny segment of our population that still sees things through the prisms of politics, ethnicity, region, and religion. To achieve our national goals and objectives, we must become better citizens and uncompromising in our devotion and allegiance to Nigeria,” Tinubu stated.
Tinubu reiterated his administration’s dedication to implementing transformative economic reforms to ensure long-term growth and prosperity.
Expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him, he said, “On a personal note, thank you for placing your confidence in me as your president. Your trust humbles me, and I promise to continue serving you diligently and wholeheartedly. We will continue to embark on necessary reforms to foster sustainable growth and prosperity for our nation.”
He urged Nigerians to support his administration’s ambitious plans, including achieving a one trillion-dollar economy, through unity and shared values.
“I seek your cooperation and collaboration at all times as we pursue our goal of a one trillion-dollar economy. Let us stay focused and united. As far-reaching and foundational as our reforms are, they can produce the desired outcomes only through shared common values and identities, and unconditional love for our country,” he appealed.
Looking ahead to 2025, Tinubu reassured Nigerians of his commitment to enhancing food production, reducing inflation on essential commodities to 15 percent, and bolstering the nation’s economy.
He pointed to significant achievements in 2024, such as reduced fuel prices, a stronger Naira, and increasing foreign reserves, as evidence of progress that will continue into the new year.
