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Sunday, October 01, 2017

President Buhari’s 57th Independence Day Address To Nigerians

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 57th Independence Day anniversary, President Muhammadu Buhari delivered a speech to Nigerians. The speech Borders on the economy, security, power, restructuring and of course his fight against corruption. 






Dear Nigerians,


October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom.


Over the years, the country has gone through trials and tribulations, but October 1st is always a day for celebrations. It is a day for thanksgiving, reflections and re-dedication.


It is also a day for remembrance. We should remind ourselves of the recent journey from 1999 – 2015, when our country happily returned to democratic rule.


Recent calls on re-structuring, quite proper in a legitimate debate, has let in highly irresponsible groups to call for dismemberment of the country. We cannot and we will not allow such advocacy.



ON SECURITY
On security, Nigerians must be grateful to our gallant Armed Forces for rolling back the frontiers of Boko Haram’s terrorism, defeating them and reducing them to cowardly attacks on soft and vulnerable targets.


Not even the most organized and most equipped police and security forces in the world can escape the menace of modern day terrorism, as we have seen in recent years in Europe and other parts of the world.


Our Armed OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE have established Mobile Strike Teams in the North East. These will ensure the final push to wipe out the remnants of Boko Haram.


In addition, through targeted air strikes most of the leadership and identified logistics bases and routes of the insurgents have been neutralized. The Armed Forces have established a Naval presence in the Lake Chad Basin as part of the coordinated military efforts to curtail the movements or re-emergence of the sect in the area.


Government is working round the clock to ensure release of the remaining Chibok girls, as well as other persons in Boko Haram captivity. Government will continue to support the Armed Forces and other security agencies to fight not only terrorism, but kidnapping, armed robberies, herdsmen/farmers violence and to ensure peace, stability and security in our country.




ON THE ECONOMY

With respect to the economy, the Government has remained pro-active in its diversification policy. The Federal Government’s agricultural Anchor Borrowers Programme, which I launched in November 2015, has been an outstanding success with:


*N43.92 billion released through the CBN and 13 participating institutions.


*200,000 small holder farmers from 29 states of the federation benefitting


*233,000 hectares of farmland cultivating eight commodities, namely Rice, Wheat, Maize, Cotton, soya-beans, Poultry, Cassava and Groundnuts, in addition to fish farming.


These initiatives have been undertaken in close collaboration with the states. I wish to commend the efforts of the Governors of Kebbi, Lagos, Ebonyi and Jigawa States for their support to the rice and fertilizer revolutions.



ON POWER 

A new presidential initiative is starting with each state of the Federation creating a minimum of 10,000 jobs for unemployed youths, again with the aid of CBN’s development finance initiatives.


Power remains a huge problem. As of September 12th, production of power reached an all — time high of 7,001 Megawatts. Government is increasing its investment, clearing up the operational and financial log jam bedeviling the industry. We hope to reach 10,000 Megawatts by 2020.


Key priorities include better energy mix through solar and Hydro technologies. I am glad to say that after many years of limbo, Mambilla Power Project has taken off.


The country has recorded 7 consecutive months of lower inflation, Naira rate is beginning to stabilize, appreciating from N525 per $1 in February this year to N360 today.



ON FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION

We are fully aware that fighting corruption was never going to be a straightforward task. We expected corrupt elements to use any weapon to fight back, mainly judicial obstruction and political diversion. But we are determined to eradicate corruption from our body politics.


The Administration’s new institutional reforms include: Enforcing Treasury Single Account, Whistle-Blowers Policy, Integrated Payroll Personnel and Information System.


We have signed multi-lateral cooperation agreements on criminal matters with friendly countries. There are signs of increasing cooperation from the Judiciary. Recently the Chief Justice of the Federation directed Heads of all our Courts of first instance and Appeal to accelerate hearings of corruption cases and dismiss any judicial officers found to have been compromised.


But fighting corruption is a bottom to top operation. I call on all Nigerians to combat corruption at every turn. By not asking for and refusing to accept a bribe, by reporting unethical practices or by blowing a whistle, together we can beat corruption. The government for its part will work for accountability at all levels – Federal, State and Local Governments. CHANGE will then be real.


As we enter the second half of our term of office, we intend to accelerate progress and intensify our resolve to fix the country’s challenges and problems.


Thank you and a happy holiday to all of you.


God bless our country.

*Edited From Full Text




9 comments:

  1. I read everything with a straight face, till I got to the end and saw the Emoji πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ€£

    It's Well..We go dey alright last last

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    1. Igbos also want "one of the most precious of human desires -freedom"

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  2. When no light to watch the noise. Joooor

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  3. God please help us to help ourselves

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  4. May God deliver Nigeria from every strong and wick leaders IjN Amen.πŸ™πŸ™

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  5. His stupid speeches do not matter anymore, we want him out. By the way, feel free to track me if you want, bloody people.

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  6. Please tell your wife first. She and her cronies are lifting crude oil.

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  7. Listened to this speech in a cab and was fuming all through. Two years plus and he was still talking about how Jonathan's government squandered money when there was plenty money cos of the high cost of crude then. Jonathan's time of 4k + megawatts, I had almost 24hrs light but now, I barely have light yet they're claiming 7k production. May their noses be like Pinocchio's. Fighting corruption indeed

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