BEVERLY HILLS, October 01, (THEWILL) – President Buhari on Thursday called on Nigerians to work together to surmount the numerous problems confronting the country.
While admitting the current problems of insecurity and economic crises, the President said only collective efforts by Nigerians can tackle the problems.
According to President Buhari, Nigerians must evolve a sustainable democratic culture that leaves power in the hands of the people by supporting the enthronement of the rule of law, accountability of elected representatives, good governance and commitment to a peaceful and united country. He added that there was the need to harness and optimize the nation’s tremendous human and natural resources to attain the goal of being counted among the top twenty economies of the world.
“The stereotype of thinking of ourselves as coming from one part of the country before seeing ourselves as Nigerians is a key starting point to project us on the road to our deserved nation’s evolution and integration. To start this healing process, we are already blessed with the most important asset any nation requires for such – our people – and this has manifested globally in the exploits of Nigerians in many fields”, Buhari said..
“It has been demonstrated time and time again that Nigerians in the Diaspora frequently excel in science, technology, medicine, sports, arts and many other fields. Similarly, the creativity, ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Nigerian at home have resulted in globally recognized endeavors. I am convinced that if we pursue our aspirations together we would be able to achieve whatever we desire. That informed our adopting the theme”, he added.
According to Buhari, “Together we can change our condition for the better and more importantly, together we can do much more for ourselves and for our country. I chose the path of self-reflection because this is what I do on a daily basis and I must confess that at most times, I always felt the need for a collective reflection as I know that the foundation for a solid future which this administration is laying can only be sustainable if there is a collective commitment by Nigerians.”
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