"No group’ll hold Nigeria to ransom again," president vows At Christmas

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December 25, 2015 9:40 AM

As part of his Christmas message, President Muhammadu Buhari warned that Nigeria will not tolerate any group that will disturb the peace of the country. Mr President said that no group will be allowed to hold Nigerian ransom for any reason.

As part of his Christmas message, President Muhammadu Buhari warned that Nigeria will not tolerate any group that will disturb the peace of the country. Mr President said that no group will be allowed to hold Nigerian ransom for any reason.

“We must never again allow any group to hold the nation to ransom under whatever guise,” the President Buhari said in his Christmas message.

Apart from the Boko Haram militants in the Northern part of the country, Buhari was also referring to pro-Biafra groups especially the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and the Islamic Shiites that recently clashed with the Nigerian soldier.

The president enjoined all Nigerians to live in love, peace and harmony, especially during this festive period.

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“I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas. On this occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others which he taught.”

He also advised Nigerians to remember vicitims of terrorism and especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

“The Federal Government will continue to collaborate with state governments and other stakeholders to ease the harsh conditions in IDP camps, while the ultimate objective remains to quickly put an end to insurgency and return the IDPs to their homes.

“This administration has taken a number of measures to restore hope to our people. The 2016 Budget defines our commitment to giving Nigeria a new lease of life. Our change slogan is not a campaign gimmick but a promise that must be kept. We are determined to bring about tangible changes in the lives of our people.

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“In this regard, efforts will be intensified to recover stolen funds, block revenue leakages and enthrone due process, transparency and accountability.

President Muhammadu Buhari exhorted all and sundry to turn a new leave and work for the progress of the country.

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