Full Text: President Tinubu Sends Christmas Message to Nigerians

• President Tinubu, in his Christmas message, reassured Nigerians of his administration's commitment to implementing additional palliative measures to mitigate the impact of economic reforms
• The president also urged Nigerians to embrace kindness during the festive season and remember the armed forces in their prayers
• The Nigerian leader extended Christmas wishes and expressed hope for a prosperous new year, emphasising the country's journey towards stability, prosperity, and irreversible progress

Legit.ng journalist Nurudeen Lawal has 8 years of experience covering Presidential Administrations

Ikoyi, Lagos state - President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, December 24, assured Nigerians in his Christmas message that his administration will implement more palliative measures to alleviate the impact of economic reforms, including the discontinuation of petrol subsidy and exchange rate unification.

The Nigerian leader pledged to lead the country toward "irreversible progress" and acknowledged the sacrifices citizens have made during the past six months of transformative changes.

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Tinubu urged people to embrace kindness during the festive season and remember the armed forces in their prayers. He concluded by wishing everyone a merry Christmas and hoping for a prosperous new year.

Read the full statement below:

Fellow Nigerians,

Christmas is a special time of the year for all of us. For Christians, this time of the year marks the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrates the hope and redemption that are the hallmarks of Christ’s life.

For people of all faiths, this is an opportunity to enjoy the company of family, celebrate life, and delight in the gifts of love and friendship that make life worthwhile.

This is also a time to look out for each other because, amidst the festivities, this time of year for many will be tinged with sadness: some mourning the loss of loved ones and others grieving the hopes that failed to materialise and the dreams that fell short.

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In the spirit of Christmas, reflecting the best of Christ, let us all endeavour to extend the warm embrace of kindness to those around us who need it and let the multiple acts of kindness serve as a light that guides us into a happy and wonderful new year.

This year has been a time of transformation and relentless change in our country. And I am aware that the necessary reforms we are implementing to achieve a more prosperous, peaceful nation for all have imposed unique sacrifices.

My administration will continue to implement palliative measures to ease the burden on the most vulnerable, address current hardships and alleviate the suffering of all our nation’s people.

Fellow Nigerians, as we navigate this transition to stability, prosperity, and Renewed Hope, I urge you once more to hold fast and rest assured of my commitment to govern with vision, dedication, and empathy.

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Be confident that by the strength of our joint endeavour, we will shortly emerge into a new dawn of prosperity, peace, and irreversible progress.

As you celebrate this season, please spare a moment of remembrance and prayer for the men and women of our nation’s armed forces, bearing arms in our names and ensuring our safety. My God protect them and bring them back to their families.

And let us together commemorate the memory of those who, in their service, have paid the highest price for our nation. May God bless their souls and comfort their families and loved ones.

Let the light of Christmas guide our paths as we bring this year to a close and usher in the new year.

I wish you all a merry Christmas.

BOLA AHMED TINUBU

President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

December 24, 2023

Tinubu arrives in Lagos for Christmas holidays

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu had arrived in Lagos state for the Christmas and New Year's celebrations.

In a video shared by his special assistant on social media, Dada Olusegun, President Tinubu was seen being welcomed with a bouquet as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was on standby to receive him.

Also present on Tinubu's arrival was the deputy governor of Lagos state, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and other aides of the governor.

Source: Legit.ng