Posted on: 01:38 Thu, 24 Dec 2015



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.

There can be no doubt that a greater
manifestation of these virtues and
ideals in our lives will immensely
help us to become a more united,
peaceful, secure and progressive
nation.

Let us also reach out in love and
compassion to fellow Nigerians who
are in distress at this period of our
nation’s history.

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.

We must never again allow any
group to hold the nation to ransom
under whatever guise.

Let us also not allow current socio-
economic and security challenges to
dampen our expectations for a better
Nigeria.

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.

Public office is a public trust that
must be held to the highest ethical
standards.

I wish all Nigerians a Merry
Christmas.

Please drive carefully.

MUHAMMADU BUHARI