Buhari’s Easter Message: We wont shirk away from our responsibilities to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration will not neglect its duty of improving their welfare and ensuring they live in secure and safe society.

In his Easter message to the people, he said he was not oblivious of the challenges confronting the country and the people, especially in the area of security, but noted that like the Lord Jesus Christ did, Nigerians must use good to overshadow evil.

“Our nation is currently gripped with gloom over unfortunate killings, kidnappings and violence, as seen in the recent tragic incidents in some states of the federation.

“This should not be. We must reinforce the bond of brotherhood and good neighbourliness that citizens of a cohesive country must share. We must not allow the few bad elements in our communities to put asunder our communal tendencies and chords of unity.

“I know from my regular interactions with security chiefs, state governors, victims and members of communities caught up in the unfortunate cycle of violence, that Nigerians are united against the evil minority.

“I do not take the import of my re-election for granted, especially the expectations of majority of Nigerians towards providing adequate security, fixing the economy and fighting corruption.

“The obligation of this administration as we prepare to take governance to the Next Level, is to continue to provide dedicated and honest leadership, where every citizen irrespective of religion or ethnic origin, feels secure to live, invest and prosper; where public office holders are accountable; and law breakers are brought to justice.

‘This administration will do all it takes to adequately equip and motivate our armed forces and other law enforcement agencies to enable them successfully confront these security challenges. We will not allow merchants of evil and death to overwhelm the nation. Under my watch, the nation will triumph over them – terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and the like,” he said.

The President enjoined Nigerians to use the occasion of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to emulate the virtues of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, humility, courage and endurance that Christ embodied and remarkably demonstrated during His earthly ministry.

He urged the people to take care of the less-privileged in their midst, saying Nigerians must be their brothers’ keepers.

While felicitating with Christians on the auspicious occasion, he charged all not to lose focus of a better, brighter future in the country.