“October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the
circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we
liberated ourselves from the shackles of colon
ialism and began our long
march to nationhood and to greatness.
“No temporary problems or passing challenges should stop us from
honouring this day. Let us remind ourselves of the gifts God has given us.
Our Creator has bequeathed to us Numbers – Nigeria is the ninth most
populated country on the planet. We have in addition arable land; water;
forests; oil and gas; coastline; and solid minerals
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“We have all the attributes of a great nation. We are not there yet because
the one commodity we have been unable to exploit to the fullest is unity of
purpose. This would have enabled us to achieve not only more orderly
political evolution and integration but also continuity and economic
progress.
“Countries far less endowed have made greater economic progress by
greater coherence and unity of purpose.
“Nonetheless, that we have remained together is an achievement we should
all appreciate and try to consolidate. We have witnessed this year a change
in our democratic development.
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“The fact that an opposition party replaced an entrenched government in a
free and fair election is indicative of the deeper roots of our democratic
system. Whatever one’s views are, Nigerians must thank former President
Jonathan for not digging-in in the face of defeat and thereby saving the
country untold consequences.
“As I said in my inaugural speech, I bear no ill will against anyone on past
events. Nobody should fear anything from me. We are not after anyone.
People should only fear the consequences of their actions. I hereby invite
everyone, whatever his or her political view to join me in working for the
nation.
“My countrymen and women, every new government inherits problems. Ours
was no different. But what Nigerians want are solutions, quick solutions not
a recitation of problems inherited.
“Accordingly, after consultations with the Vice President, senior party leaders
and other senior stakeholders, I quickly got down to work on the immediate,
medium-term and long-term problems which we must solve if we are to
maintain the confidence which Nigerians so generously bestowed on us in
the March elections and since then.
“As you know, I toured the neighbouring countries, marshalled a coalition of
armed forces of the five nations to confront and defeat Boko Haram. I met
also the G-7 leaders and other friendly presidents in an effort to build an
international coalition against Boko Haram.
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“Our gallant armed forces under new leadership have taken the battle to the
insurgents, and severely weakened their logistical and infrastructural
capabilities. Boko Haram are being scattered and are on the run.
“That they are resorting to shameless attacks on soft targets such as I.D.P.
camps is indicative of their cowardice and desperation. I have instructed
security and local authorities to tighten vigilance in vulnerable places.
On power, government officials have held a series of long sessions over
several weeks about the best way to improve the nation’s power supply in
the safest and most cost-effective way.
“In the meantime, improvement in the power supply is moderately
encouraging. By the same token, supply of petrol and kerosene to the public
has improved throughout the country. All the early signs are that within
months the whole country would begin to feel a change for the better.
“Preliminary steps have been taken to sanitize NNPC and improve its
operations so that the inefficiency and corruption could be reduced to a
minimum.
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“Those of our refineries which can be serviced and brought back into partial
production would be enabled to resume operations so that the whole sordid
business of exporting crude and importing finished products in dubious
transactions could be stopped.
“In addition to NNPC, I have ordered a complete audit of our other revenue
generating agencies mainly CBN, FIRS, Customs, NCC, for better service
delivery to the nation. Prudent house-keeping is needed now more than ever
in view of the sharp decline in world market oil prices. It is a challenge we
have to face squarely. But what counts is not so much what accrues but
how we manage our resources.
“We have seen in the last few years how huge resources were mismanaged,
squandered and wasted. The new APC government is embarking on a clean
up, introducing prudence and probity in public financing.
“At an early stage, the federal government addressed the issue of salary
arrears in many states, a situation capable of degenerating into social
unrest. The APC government stepped in to provide short-term support to the
debtor states and enabled them to pay off the backlog and restore the
livelihood of millions of Nigerians.
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“Fellow Nigerians, there have been a lot of anxiety and impatience over the
apparent delay in announcement of ministers. There is no cause to be
anxious. Our government set out to do things methodically and properly. We
received the handing over notes from the outgoing government only four
days before taking over. Consequently, the Joda Transition Committee
submitted its Report on the reorganization of Federal Government structure
after studying the hand over notes. It would have been haphazard to
announce ministers when the government had not finalized the number of
ministries to optimally carry the burden of governance.
“Anyway, the wait is over. The first set of names for ministerial nominees for
confirmation has been sent to the senate. Subsequent lists will be forwarded
in due course. Impatience is not a virtue. Order is more vital than speed.
Careful and deliberate decisions after consultations get far better results.
And better results for our country is what the APC government for CHANGE
is all about.
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“I would like to end my address this morning on our agenda for CHANGE.
Change does not just happen. You and I and all of us must appreciate that
we all have our part to play if we want to bring change about. We must
change our lawless habits, our attitude to public office and public trust. We
must change our unruly behaviour in schools, hospitals, market places,
motor parks, on the roads, in homes and offices. To bring about change, we
must change ourselves by being law-abiding citizens.
“Happy Independence Celebrations. Long live the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.”
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circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we
liberated ourselves from the shackles of colon
ialism and began our longmarch to nationhood and to greatness.
“No temporary problems or passing challenges should stop us from
honouring this day. Let us remind ourselves of the gifts God has given us.
Our Creator has bequeathed to us Numbers – Nigeria is the ninth most
populated country on the planet. We have in addition arable land; water;
forests; oil and gas; coastline; and solid minerals
http://jobrize.com/index.php?ref=104838
“We have all the attributes of a great nation. We are not there yet because
the one commodity we have been unable to exploit to the fullest is unity of
purpose. This would have enabled us to achieve not only more orderly
political evolution and integration but also continuity and economic
progress.
“Countries far less endowed have made greater economic progress by
greater coherence and unity of purpose.
“Nonetheless, that we have remained together is an achievement we should
all appreciate and try to consolidate. We have witnessed this year a change
in our democratic development.
http://jobrize.com/index.php?ref=104838
“The fact that an opposition party replaced an entrenched government in a
free and fair election is indicative of the deeper roots of our democratic
system. Whatever one’s views are, Nigerians must thank former President
Jonathan for not digging-in in the face of defeat and thereby saving the
country untold consequences.
“As I said in my inaugural speech, I bear no ill will against anyone on past
events. Nobody should fear anything from me. We are not after anyone.
People should only fear the consequences of their actions. I hereby invite
everyone, whatever his or her political view to join me in working for the
nation.
“My countrymen and women, every new government inherits problems. Ours
was no different. But what Nigerians want are solutions, quick solutions not
a recitation of problems inherited.
“Accordingly, after consultations with the Vice President, senior party leaders
and other senior stakeholders, I quickly got down to work on the immediate,
medium-term and long-term problems which we must solve if we are to
maintain the confidence which Nigerians so generously bestowed on us in
the March elections and since then.
“As you know, I toured the neighbouring countries, marshalled a coalition of
armed forces of the five nations to confront and defeat Boko Haram. I met
also the G-7 leaders and other friendly presidents in an effort to build an
international coalition against Boko Haram.
http://jobrize.com/index.php?ref=104838
“Our gallant armed forces under new leadership have taken the battle to the
insurgents, and severely weakened their logistical and infrastructural
capabilities. Boko Haram are being scattered and are on the run.
“That they are resorting to shameless attacks on soft targets such as I.D.P.
camps is indicative of their cowardice and desperation. I have instructed
security and local authorities to tighten vigilance in vulnerable places.
On power, government officials have held a series of long sessions over
several weeks about the best way to improve the nation’s power supply in
the safest and most cost-effective way.
“In the meantime, improvement in the power supply is moderately
encouraging. By the same token, supply of petrol and kerosene to the public
has improved throughout the country. All the early signs are that within
months the whole country would begin to feel a change for the better.
“Preliminary steps have been taken to sanitize NNPC and improve its
operations so that the inefficiency and corruption could be reduced to a
minimum.
http://jobrize.com/index.php?ref=104838
“Those of our refineries which can be serviced and brought back into partial
production would be enabled to resume operations so that the whole sordid
business of exporting crude and importing finished products in dubious
transactions could be stopped.
“In addition to NNPC, I have ordered a complete audit of our other revenue
generating agencies mainly CBN, FIRS, Customs, NCC, for better service
delivery to the nation. Prudent house-keeping is needed now more than ever
in view of the sharp decline in world market oil prices. It is a challenge we
have to face squarely. But what counts is not so much what accrues but
how we manage our resources.
“We have seen in the last few years how huge resources were mismanaged,
squandered and wasted. The new APC government is embarking on a clean
up, introducing prudence and probity in public financing.
“At an early stage, the federal government addressed the issue of salary
arrears in many states, a situation capable of degenerating into social
unrest. The APC government stepped in to provide short-term support to the
debtor states and enabled them to pay off the backlog and restore the
livelihood of millions of Nigerians.
http://jobrize.com/index.php?ref=104838
“Fellow Nigerians, there have been a lot of anxiety and impatience over the
apparent delay in announcement of ministers. There is no cause to be
anxious. Our government set out to do things methodically and properly. We
received the handing over notes from the outgoing government only four
days before taking over. Consequently, the Joda Transition Committee
submitted its Report on the reorganization of Federal Government structure
after studying the hand over notes. It would have been haphazard to
announce ministers when the government had not finalized the number of
ministries to optimally carry the burden of governance.
“Anyway, the wait is over. The first set of names for ministerial nominees for
confirmation has been sent to the senate. Subsequent lists will be forwarded
in due course. Impatience is not a virtue. Order is more vital than speed.
Careful and deliberate decisions after consultations get far better results.
And better results for our country is what the APC government for CHANGE
is all about.
http://jobrize.com/index.php?ref=104838
“I would like to end my address this morning on our agenda for CHANGE.
Change does not just happen. You and I and all of us must appreciate that
we all have our part to play if we want to bring change about. We must
change our lawless habits, our attitude to public office and public trust. We
must change our unruly behaviour in schools, hospitals, market places,
motor parks, on the roads, in homes and offices. To bring about change, we
must change ourselves by being law-abiding citizens.
“Happy Independence Celebrations. Long live the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.”
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