In
his third democracy day address to the nation, President Muhammadu
Buhari listed the achievements of his government and his
administration’s plans going forward.
Here are 10 key passages from the speech:
ON HIS PROMISED CHANGE
This
administration came at a time that Nigerians needed Change, the Change
we promised and the Change we continue to deliver. We have faced a lot
of challenges on this journey and Nigerians have stood by us in
achieving the three cardinal points of this administration namely;
Security, Corruption and the Economy.
ON KILLINGS BY INSURGENTS & BANDITS
This
administration is pained over the grievous loss of lives and properties
occasioned by the carnage of insurgency and other forms of criminality
in the country. I wish to assure Nigerians that we will not rest until
all criminal elements and their sponsors are brought to justice.
ON BRINGING KILLERS TO JUSTICE
The
unfortunate incidences of kidnappings, herdsmen and farmers clashes in
several communities which have led to high number of fatalities and loss
of properties across the country is being addressed and the identified
culprits and their sponsors shall be made to face the full wrath of the
law.
ON ANTI-CORRUPTION WAR
The
second primary object of this Administration is to fight corruption
headlong. Like I have always said, if we don’t kill corruption,
corruption will destroy the country. Three years into this
Administration, Nigerians and the international community have begun to
applaud our policies and determination to fight corruption. We are more
than ever before determined to win this war, however hard the road is.
ON ELECTION SEASON
Finally,
the up-coming months will usher us into another season of general
elections. Let me use this opportunity to urge us all to conduct
ourselves, our wards and our constituencies with the utmost sense of
fairness, justice and peaceful co-existence such that we will have not
only hitch free elections but also a credible and violence free process.
ON FIGHTING POVERTY
The
Social Investment Programmes (SIP) has been created as a means to
graduating our citizens from poverty through capacity building,
investment and direct support. The major strategic objective is to
restore livelihood, economic opportunities and sustenance for the poor
across the country.
ON POWER SUPPLY
In
the area of power generation, Nigerians from all parts of the country
continue to report better power supply and less use of generators. This
underscores the effectiveness of the methodical plan to deliver
incremental and uninterrupted power supply to our homes, markets,
offices and factories.
ON POWER GENERATION
The
country achieved 5, 222.3 MW representing the highest peak of power
generated onto the national grid and delivered to customers in December,
2017. With new facilities, repairs and rehabilitations by Government
and private investors, generation capability now exceeds 7,500 MW
ON NIGER DELTA
The
Niger Delta Region has enjoyed relative peace through social
inclusiveness and cooperation of the Elders and the good people of the
region. Government is committed to implementing the comprehensive peace,
security and development plan for the region.
ON ECONOMY
The
broad strategic objectives of the ERGP were to; Restore and sustain
economic growth; Build a globally competitive economy; and Invest in our
people. The implementation of the ERGP has started yielding results.
The National Bureau of Statistics reports that the economy grew by 1.95%
in 1st quarter 2018, which is a good performance when viewed against
-0.91 in 1st quarter 2017 and -0.67% in 1st quarter 2016 respectively.
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