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\"\"December 24, 2017: President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday assured all Nigerians that better days lay ahead of the nation despite its current challenges.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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Buhari gave the assurance in a Christmas message he personally signed and made available to journalists in Abuja.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u201cI am deeply convinced that better days lie ahead for us as a nation as we make progress on all the major fronts where we have set our energies to surmount the challenges. I wish you all happy Christmas celebrations,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He described the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ as an important opportunity for Nigerians to show love to one another and encourage unity by spending quality time with their friends, families and the less privileged.<\/p>\n

He said it was also an occasion to draw inspiration from the exemplary lifestyle and teachings of Jesus Christ, who he said constantly stood for what is right, true and honest.<\/p>\n

The President urged all, while celebrating, to remember members of the armed forces who were making sacrifices to secure the country.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cThe Holy Book describes Christmas as a festival of peace, joy, healing, hope and fulfilment. It kindles great expectations in the heart, irrespective of the challenges of the moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate this Yuletide season, let us devote some time to pray and appreciate the sacrifices of members of our armed services to keep our nation safe and secure.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy the same token, and in keeping with the spirit of the season, our gallant troops serving on the front lines in the fight against insurgency; those wounded, lying in the hospital, as well as civilians who have suffered the brunt of evil and wicked elements these past years, deserve our fervent goodwill and sustained prayers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe personal fortitude of these individuals will continue to inspire us to victory as we turn the tide against the enemy and annihilate those who work against the unity of our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Buhari urged Nigerians to provide refuge to those who could\u00a0 not enjoy Christmas at home with their families, or have been driven from their homes by insurgency or violence, particularly the internally displaced persons.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

He regretted that the nation had witnessed an upsurge in the activities of trans-border syndicates who lure youths to modern slavery through irregular migration.<\/p>\n

He said government had stepped up efforts to halt \u201cthis wickedness against the upwardly mobile generation,\u201d and had evacuated some compatriots stranded abroad.<\/p>\n

The President appealed to them to shun the allure of embarking on such perilous journeys. – Punch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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