President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to improved security and economic stability.
The President said this in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world, using the occasion to reaffirm his administration’s decision to deepen investments in key sectors critical to national growth and stability.
He said the sacrifices of Nigerians of the past three years have yielded a more stable economy and that the country is now positioned as a preferred investment destination.
Tinubu declared that the reforms are now delivering results while acknowledging that terrorists and bandits continue to attack communities and pledged that they would be defeated.
“Just as sacrifice brings reward, I am happy that the sacrifices and efforts we have made over the past three years have yielded a more stable economy, making our country a preferred investment destination that will drive job creation and economic growth.
“The walk through the dark tunnel is over, and the light is here,” Tinubu stated.
He said he remained confident that the reforms would continue to yield improved security and greater opportunities.
The President said, “By the Grace of God, the reforms we have diligently pursued will continue to yield improved security and greater opportunities for all.”
On security, Tinubu acknowledged that insecurity persists in parts of the country even after significant operational successes, including the recent joint Nigeria-US elimination of the ISIS senior leader Abu-Bilal al-Manuki in the Lake Chad Basin.
“I am aware that, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies, including the recent elimination of a wanted ISIS leader, heartless terrorists and bandits still attack some communities.
“I assure you: you are neither abandoned nor forgotten. We will ultimately defeat all the forces of evil,” the President said.
He also used the message to call on religious and community leaders to pray for peace and for the country’s leadership, and to extend charity to the less privileged during the celebration.
The President appealed, “To our Muslim faithful, I urge you to use this sacred occasion to pray for our country, for peace in our communities, and for wisdom for those in leadership.
“Let us pray that those who commit crimes among us may rethink and abandon their evil ways, or face the full weight of the law.”
The President said his administration remains committed to investing in security, infrastructure, agriculture, and human capital to fulfill what he described as the great promise of the nation.
He wished Nigerians a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Kabir celebration, praying for continued peace, blessings and progress for the nation.
