President Muhammadu Buhari has warned bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers terrorizing Nigerian roads and causing sleepless nights to retrace their steps or be prepared to meet their ends
The warning was contained in a Christmas message by the President where he also felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians in general, on the joyous occasion of Christmas
The President in a message he personally signed, called on all evildoers to, in with the spirit of Christmas drop their evil ways or meet their Waterloo
“ It is in the Spirit of Christmas that I call on all elements whose actions are opposed to what the season represents, especially, insurgents, terrorists, armed robbers, kidnappers, and economic saboteurs, to retrace their steps and join people of goodwill and common humanity.
“If they fail to heed this call, they will meet their end as the armed forces, security and law-enforcement agencies are poised now to confront and defeat them.
The President while also urging Nigerians to make extra efforts to live in peace and harmony with their neighbours, irrespective of differences, enjoined all Nigerians to imbibe and demonstrate the essence of the season of love; goodwill among all the ethnic groups in the country; giving and sharing; strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and good neighbourliness, and focusing on all that binds us together as one united country.
“ While it is gladdening to note that incidents of violence and conflicts have reduced drastically owing to the several operations embarked on by our security agencies, we must not let our guards down.
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“As Christmas indicates good tidings of hope and redemption, Nigerians can look forward to a turnaround in the administration’s priority areas of fighting corruption, providing security, economic diversification, job creation, and infrastructure upgrade.
Speaking on the recently signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill into Law, the President reiterated his early promise to implement the budget fully.
“We remain resolutely committed to the actualization of our vision of a bright and prosperous future for all Nigerians.”
“The 2020 Budget of Sustainable Growth and Job Creation will be rigorously implemented to further deepen its impact on the generality of our people.
He commended the leadership and members of the National Assembly for the speedy consideration and passage of the 2020 Budget Proposals.
“We are confident that this new era of cordiality and cooperation between the executive and the legislature will fast-track our collective commitment to giving our people a better life and governance.
As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember to pray for members of our armed forces and other security agencies who are making so much sacrifice to protect us from people of evil intent. We should also extend love to the families of those whose bread-winners made the ultimate sacrifice while defending their fatherland.
“I appeal to motorists to drive with care this festive season, while road safety and security officials should ensure compliance with safety measures to avoid needless accidents and the attendant loss of life and property.
I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a more fulfilling New Year 2020.
