President Jonathan released a Christmas message to Nigerians.
President Goodluck Jonathan said he is determined to move the country forward irrespective of the challenges the country is facing.
The president spoke on Monday evening in a Christmas message sent to media houses.
“No one should doubt that we have the political will and determination to deliver on our promise of positive changes in the living conditions of our people in the shortest possible time,” he said.
Mr. Jonathan also said Christmas and the lessons of Jesus Christ’s mission on earth have great significance for Nigerians, irrespective of their religious beliefs.
“We can draw immense strength and inspiration from the Messiah’s enduring personification of selflessness, dedication to duty, and commitment to the well-being of others,” he added.
The president also said his administration will continue to do its best to give the country effective leadership towards rapidly overcoming present challenges.
“As we celebrate Christmas, the ultimate significance of which is the fulfillment of God’s promise of a Saviour for mankind, I urge you all to continue to trust in our unwavering commitment to fully achieving the objectives of our Agenda for National Transformation for the benefit of all Nigerians,” he said.
Mr. Jonathan said in spite of the regrettable distractions posed by threats to peace and security in parts of the country, his administration remains very focused on the primary objective of achieving significant improvements in priority areas such as public infrastructure, power supply, transportation, roads, health, education, job creation, agriculture and industrialization as quickly as possible.
“I seize the opportunity of the Christmas celebrations to express my sincere appreciation, once again, to the vast majority of patriotic Nigerians who have kept faith with this Administration since its inception,” the president said.
Source: Premium Times
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