In apparent warning to the Biafra agitators and other groups, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared that no group in the country will be allowed to hold the country to ransom.
The President said this in his 2015 Christmas Message to Nigerians.
He urged Nigerians not to allow the current socio-economic and security challenges facing the country to dampen expectations for a better Nigeria.
He said: “We must never again allow any group to hold the nation to ransom under whatever guise.
“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.”
A greater manifestation of these virtues and ideals in the lives of Nigerians, he said, will immensely help Nigeria to become a more united, peaceful, secure and progressive nation.
The President also urged Nigerians to reach out in love and compassion to fellow Nigerians who are presently in distress.
He added: “I particularly urge you all to remember victims of terrorism and insurgency in the country, especially the 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.
“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.”
He reiterated that public office is a public trust that must be held to the highest ethical standards.
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