NEW YEAR MESSAGES:I won’t be distracted
President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that he would not be distracted from implementing the programmes outlined in his transformation agenda.
Jonathan in his New Year message to the nation described 2011 as a year with many positive developments, with a promise to build upon it in 2012.
The President, who regretted the security challenges faced by his administration, said he had, however, demonstrated seriousness to strengthen the nation’s democracy with the conduct of free, fair and credible elections, which were applauded by both Nigerians and the global community.
He reassured that in the new year his administration would neither be distracted nor deterred from effective implementation of its agenda for national growth and development by present challenges.
For us in Nigeria, 2011 has been one of many positive developments, which we would strive to build upon in 2012.
We have strengthened our democracy with the conduct of free, fair and credible elections, which were applauded by our people and the global community.
We have developed and begun implementation of a purposeful and focused agenda for national transformation and established teams of patriotic, fully committed, dedicated and capable Nigerians to drive our plans to achieve significant progress in priority areas such as power supply, rehabilitation and expansion of national infrastructure, industrialization, agricultural development, education and employment generation.
We have, with the astute and diligent implementation of the amnesty programme, fully restored peace to the Niger Delta and boosted the production and export of crude oil, which had plunged to record lows in the dark days of militant agitation in the region.
We have also fully re-established our standing as a very important member of the international community.
Sadly, and very regrettably, however, 2011 also witnessed continuing national security challenges, the most worrisome being the spate of mindless terrorist attacks that have claimed the lives of many of our people.
As we enter a new year, I wish to reassure Nigerians that my administration will neither be distracted nor deterred from the effective implementation of its agenda for national growth and development by present challenges.
We shall vigorously confront and defeat the menace of terrorism in our country and work with our friends in the international community to eliminate this new threat to global peace and security.
I urge our people to reject despair and embrace hope and optimism. We are a strong and resilient people.
We have overcome all previous challenges to our nationhood and national well-being.
With unity of purpose and national solidarity, we will certainly overcome terrorism and other current challenges.
With the support and cooperation of our patriotic compatriots, my administration will intensify efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property in Nigeria this New Year, as we have already signalled in our 2012 budget proposals.
We will also continue to make progress in improving the living conditions of all Nigerians in 2012 with effective interventions in key areas.
May God Almighty continue to bless, guide and protect our nation as we strive to build a strong, united and prosperous nation for present and future generations!
I wish you all happy New Year celebrations.
Let’s return to our roots –Tambuwal
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, enjoined Nigerians to reflect on our norms and traditions, which emphasised respect for elders and care for the young as the world ushers in 2012.
In his New Year message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Imam Imam, the Speaker said the coming year, which will signal the rebirth of new hopes and aspirations, should be used by all Nigerians to return to their roots and revive the age-long tradition of communal harmony built on deference for elders and unquantifiable love and concern for the young.
“A society cannot be making progress if it loses its moral fabric. For centuries, communities and the people of Nigeria have prospered largely due to the harmonious nature of their society. As we enter the New Year, we should all reflect on these virtues so as to fast track the return of peace and stability to our dear nation,” the Speaker said.
A brighter Nigeria beckons –Sylva
Rather than being despondent, Nigerians should look forward to a brighter country this New Year, Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has said.
The governor in his New Year message urged citizens to “look forward to a brighter country, where peace, prosperity and security would reign.
“Let us hope for an end to the senseless fratricidal and sectarian conflicts that can only degrade our humanity and push us further down the abyss of poverty and underdevelopment, when we ought to be marching ahead with the rest of the world,” he advised.
Chime, PDP chair task Nigerians on good ideals
Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State and the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Vita Abba, have urged people of the state and all Nigerians to use the New Year to re-dedicate themselves toward actualising the visions of the founding fathers of the country.
Chime, who made the call in his New Year message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chukwudi Achife, also appealed to Nigerians to ensure the evils that had hindered rapid growth of the nation in the past were eliminated.
The governor said the current challenges facing the country calls for all to put heads together, especially leaders at all levels.
Also in his New Year message, PDP chairman in Enugu State, Abba, advised the people to use the New Year to reflect and offer prayers for the unity and peaceful co-existence of the country.
Abba thanked people of the state for their continued support and cooperation with the PDP-led government headed by Governor Chime.
We must not surrender to fear –Oshiomhole
“As we celebrate the dawn of a New Year, I extend my best wishes to the people of Edo State and Nigeria.
“Last year was challenging for us in Edo State and Nigeria. In Edo State, we have collectively attained greater heights in our efforts to improve the quality of life and to lay infrastructural foundations for enhanced human development, general public welfare and the pursuit of economic prosperity by our people.
We have cause to be grateful to God that under His guidance, we have built on our collective strengths and enhanced our resolve to deal with our challenges.
“This year, we can confidently look forward to a brighter future, because we have all the ingredients that engender socio-economic and political progress; namely: an enterprising people and a government that works.
For our beloved country, the times are certainly hard across all spheres of governance. In particular, the deficits in security of lives and property and the management of our diversity have attained levels that give renewed cause for grave anxiety. At this juncture, the Nigerian nation, not one particular religion or ethnic group, is under attack.
We must respond as igerians and rise as a people to face the challenge, united by a common resolve to defend our collective security and the integrity of the polity.
“I believe strongly that Nigeria is all that we have and we have a duty to make it work. I urge that we continue to extend support to Mr President in his efforts to respond to the multifaceted problems he inherited.”
Support President –Obi
Governor Peter Obi called for more dedication on the part of Nigerians towards progress and development of the country in 2012.
This was contained in his New Year Message to Nigerians to see 2012 as a new dawn and new possibilities for the country after a successful general election in 2011 adjudged as the most credible by local and international communities.
He prayed that it will renew in the minds of Nigerians the resolve to contribute more to the country through support for policies that would benefit the people in the long run.
Reminding Nigerians that they collectively voted in Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as their president, he said they owed it a duty to support him in his efforts to promote the growth and development of the country for the benefit of her children.
Amaechi preaches religious tolerance
Rivers State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, Chibuike Amaechi, has urged Nigerians to show love and live in peace with one another in spite of religious, cultural and geographical differences.
He made the call in his New Year message to people of the state and the entire nation.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, David Iyofor, Amaechi called for a unified Nigeria, noting that the country can only move forward if its citizens were at peace with one another. “Our tribes and tongues may differ, but we are one and the same people, north, south, east, or west, we are one Nigeria and must live in peace and unity to make meaningful progress,” he said.
Be security conscious –Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, urged his people and Nigerians generally to be vigilant and security conscious in all their dealings in the New Year, following the current security challenges in the country.
The governor said that through vigilance and cooperation among the citizens, the various threats to peace and security in the country would be uprooted.
Fayemi in his New Year message, also urged citizens of the state as well as residents to imbibe the spirit of brotherliness and live peacefully with one another as one big family.
Jonathan in his New Year message to the nation described 2011 as a year with many positive developments, with a promise to build upon it in 2012.
The President, who regretted the security challenges faced by his administration, said he had, however, demonstrated seriousness to strengthen the nation’s democracy with the conduct of free, fair and credible elections, which were applauded by both Nigerians and the global community.
He reassured that in the new year his administration would neither be distracted nor deterred from effective implementation of its agenda for national growth and development by present challenges.
For us in Nigeria, 2011 has been one of many positive developments, which we would strive to build upon in 2012.
We have strengthened our democracy with the conduct of free, fair and credible elections, which were applauded by our people and the global community.
We have developed and begun implementation of a purposeful and focused agenda for national transformation and established teams of patriotic, fully committed, dedicated and capable Nigerians to drive our plans to achieve significant progress in priority areas such as power supply, rehabilitation and expansion of national infrastructure, industrialization, agricultural development, education and employment generation.
We have, with the astute and diligent implementation of the amnesty programme, fully restored peace to the Niger Delta and boosted the production and export of crude oil, which had plunged to record lows in the dark days of militant agitation in the region.
We have also fully re-established our standing as a very important member of the international community.
Sadly, and very regrettably, however, 2011 also witnessed continuing national security challenges, the most worrisome being the spate of mindless terrorist attacks that have claimed the lives of many of our people.
As we enter a new year, I wish to reassure Nigerians that my administration will neither be distracted nor deterred from the effective implementation of its agenda for national growth and development by present challenges.
We shall vigorously confront and defeat the menace of terrorism in our country and work with our friends in the international community to eliminate this new threat to global peace and security.
I urge our people to reject despair and embrace hope and optimism. We are a strong and resilient people.
We have overcome all previous challenges to our nationhood and national well-being.
With unity of purpose and national solidarity, we will certainly overcome terrorism and other current challenges.
With the support and cooperation of our patriotic compatriots, my administration will intensify efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property in Nigeria this New Year, as we have already signalled in our 2012 budget proposals.
We will also continue to make progress in improving the living conditions of all Nigerians in 2012 with effective interventions in key areas.
May God Almighty continue to bless, guide and protect our nation as we strive to build a strong, united and prosperous nation for present and future generations!
I wish you all happy New Year celebrations.
Let’s return to our roots –Tambuwal
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, enjoined Nigerians to reflect on our norms and traditions, which emphasised respect for elders and care for the young as the world ushers in 2012.
In his New Year message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Imam Imam, the Speaker said the coming year, which will signal the rebirth of new hopes and aspirations, should be used by all Nigerians to return to their roots and revive the age-long tradition of communal harmony built on deference for elders and unquantifiable love and concern for the young.
“A society cannot be making progress if it loses its moral fabric. For centuries, communities and the people of Nigeria have prospered largely due to the harmonious nature of their society. As we enter the New Year, we should all reflect on these virtues so as to fast track the return of peace and stability to our dear nation,” the Speaker said.
A brighter Nigeria beckons –Sylva
Rather than being despondent, Nigerians should look forward to a brighter country this New Year, Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has said.
The governor in his New Year message urged citizens to “look forward to a brighter country, where peace, prosperity and security would reign.
“Let us hope for an end to the senseless fratricidal and sectarian conflicts that can only degrade our humanity and push us further down the abyss of poverty and underdevelopment, when we ought to be marching ahead with the rest of the world,” he advised.
Chime, PDP chair task Nigerians on good ideals
Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State and the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Vita Abba, have urged people of the state and all Nigerians to use the New Year to re-dedicate themselves toward actualising the visions of the founding fathers of the country.
Chime, who made the call in his New Year message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chukwudi Achife, also appealed to Nigerians to ensure the evils that had hindered rapid growth of the nation in the past were eliminated.
The governor said the current challenges facing the country calls for all to put heads together, especially leaders at all levels.
Also in his New Year message, PDP chairman in Enugu State, Abba, advised the people to use the New Year to reflect and offer prayers for the unity and peaceful co-existence of the country.
Abba thanked people of the state for their continued support and cooperation with the PDP-led government headed by Governor Chime.
We must not surrender to fear –Oshiomhole
“As we celebrate the dawn of a New Year, I extend my best wishes to the people of Edo State and Nigeria.
“Last year was challenging for us in Edo State and Nigeria. In Edo State, we have collectively attained greater heights in our efforts to improve the quality of life and to lay infrastructural foundations for enhanced human development, general public welfare and the pursuit of economic prosperity by our people.
We have cause to be grateful to God that under His guidance, we have built on our collective strengths and enhanced our resolve to deal with our challenges.
“This year, we can confidently look forward to a brighter future, because we have all the ingredients that engender socio-economic and political progress; namely: an enterprising people and a government that works.
For our beloved country, the times are certainly hard across all spheres of governance. In particular, the deficits in security of lives and property and the management of our diversity have attained levels that give renewed cause for grave anxiety. At this juncture, the Nigerian nation, not one particular religion or ethnic group, is under attack.
We must respond as igerians and rise as a people to face the challenge, united by a common resolve to defend our collective security and the integrity of the polity.
“I believe strongly that Nigeria is all that we have and we have a duty to make it work. I urge that we continue to extend support to Mr President in his efforts to respond to the multifaceted problems he inherited.”
Support President –Obi
Governor Peter Obi called for more dedication on the part of Nigerians towards progress and development of the country in 2012.
This was contained in his New Year Message to Nigerians to see 2012 as a new dawn and new possibilities for the country after a successful general election in 2011 adjudged as the most credible by local and international communities.
He prayed that it will renew in the minds of Nigerians the resolve to contribute more to the country through support for policies that would benefit the people in the long run.
Reminding Nigerians that they collectively voted in Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as their president, he said they owed it a duty to support him in his efforts to promote the growth and development of the country for the benefit of her children.
Amaechi preaches religious tolerance
Rivers State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, Chibuike Amaechi, has urged Nigerians to show love and live in peace with one another in spite of religious, cultural and geographical differences.
He made the call in his New Year message to people of the state and the entire nation.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, David Iyofor, Amaechi called for a unified Nigeria, noting that the country can only move forward if its citizens were at peace with one another. “Our tribes and tongues may differ, but we are one and the same people, north, south, east, or west, we are one Nigeria and must live in peace and unity to make meaningful progress,” he said.
Be security conscious –Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, urged his people and Nigerians generally to be vigilant and security conscious in all their dealings in the New Year, following the current security challenges in the country.
The governor said that through vigilance and cooperation among the citizens, the various threats to peace and security in the country would be uprooted.
Fayemi in his New Year message, also urged citizens of the state as well as residents to imbibe the spirit of brotherliness and live peacefully with one another as one big family.
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