President Buhari Addresses Nigerians, Restates Nigeria' Unity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday addressed the nation in a national broadcast to mark the 57th independent anniversary of the country.
In his speech, the president congratulated Nigerians for what he described as "a day for thanksgiving, reflections and re-dedication".
He said," October 1st remains a special day for all Nigerians as
this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom...It is a day for thanksgiving, reflections and re-dedication. "
Mr Buhari used the opportunity to speak on the growing calls for restructuring, saying that though it is a rational call, it is one that should be properly channeled to the National and states assemblies which, according to him is "the the proper and legal fora for National debate."
He berated the recent methods of the call which he said has allowed "highly irresponsible groups to call for dismemberment of the country."
On agitations for secession, he said " I am very disappointed that responsible leaders of these communities do not warn their hot-headed youths what the country went through. Those who were there should tell those who were not there, the consequences of such folly." The president added that "we can not and we will not allow such advocacy."
In his speech, the president congratulated Nigerians for what he described as "a day for thanksgiving, reflections and re-dedication".
He said," October 1st remains a special day for all Nigerians as
this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom...It is a day for thanksgiving, reflections and re-dedication. "
Mr Buhari used the opportunity to speak on the growing calls for restructuring, saying that though it is a rational call, it is one that should be properly channeled to the National and states assemblies which, according to him is "the the proper and legal fora for National debate."
He berated the recent methods of the call which he said has allowed "highly irresponsible groups to call for dismemberment of the country."
On agitations for secession, he said " I am very disappointed that responsible leaders of these communities do not warn their hot-headed youths what the country went through. Those who were there should tell those who were not there, the consequences of such folly." The president added that "we can not and we will not allow such advocacy."
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