President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerian citizens of his administration’s commitment to alleviating their hardships amid ongoing economic reforms.
In his Christmas message to Nigerians, Tinubu acknowledged that the “necessary reforms” implemented this year to achieve greater national prosperity had brought difficulties on Nigerians.
Tinubu described 2023 as a period of significant transformation and change in Nigeria.
He said, “This year has been a time of transformation and relentless change in our country. And I am aware that the necessary reforms we are implementing to achieve a more prosperous, peaceful nation for all have imposed unique sacrifices.
“My administration will continue to implement palliative measures to ease the burden on the most vulnerable, address current hardships and alleviate the suffering of all our nation’s people.
“Fellow Nigerians, as we navigate this transition to stability, prosperity, and renewed hope, I urge you once more to hold fast and rest assured of my commitment to govern with vision, dedication, and empathy.
“Be confident that by the strength of our joint endeavour, we will shortly emerge into a new dawn of prosperity, peace, and irreversible progress.”
President Tinubu also extended his festive greetings to Nigerians, highlighting themes of hope, transformation, and compassion.
On the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth, Tinubu emphasised the universal significance of Christmas as a time of joy, love, and friendship for people of all faiths.
He acknowledged the varied emotions of the season, recognizing that, for many, the festivities are mingled with sadness due to lost loved ones or unfulfilled dreams.
President Tinubu called for a spirit of kindness and empathy mirroring the teachings of Christ.
He urged Nigerians to support those around them, especially those facing hardship, even as he underscored the importance of collective acts of kindness.
President Tinubu asked for prayers and remembrance for the men and women of Nigeria’s armed forces, acknowledging their sacrifices for national safety. He also paid homage to those who lost their lives in service, praying for comfort for their families and loved ones.
President Tinubu called upon the spirit of Christmas to guide Nigeria into the new year, expressing optimism for a brighter future.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, also has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and hopeful regardless of the hard times citizens were experiencing.
Akpabio said this in his Christmas message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Eseme Eyiboh.
He expressed optimism that the pains Nigerians were going through, occasioned by a series of socio-economic upheavals, shall manifest in positive outcomes through the visionary development architecture of the current national leadership.
He urged the Christian faithful to “pray and be hopeful because, with the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the symbol of hope, love and redemption, Nigeria will also overcome its current challenges.”
