– As Nigeria celebrates its 57th Independence celebration on October 1, 2017, President has addressed the nation
– In his speech he thanked Nigerians for their support and said it was important to remember the journey of Nigeria
– He also spoke on the fight against corruption and the progresses his government has made
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently addressing Nigerians live on national television today, October 1.
ZENITHBLOG.com brings you major highlights of the president’s address below:
At 7:00am, President Buhari began by saying: “October 1st remains an important date for all Nigerians, as the day we attained one of the most important desire of humans -freedom. It is day for celebration and rededication.”
President Buhari addresses the nation
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He also said: “The PDP government squandered the government’s resources and we were left with no savings and depleted infrastructure deficit.”
Speaking on the APC campaign, he said: “The APC campaign rallying cry to restore security, rebalance the economy and fight corruption was not mere rhetoric.”
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Speaking on the agitations and calls for restructuring, he said:
“I am disappointed that many irresponsible groups are calling for a rerun of the civil war, those doing this were not born by 1967.”
President Buhari also said: We have increased funding to homegrown school feeding programme
“We expected the fight against corruption to be difficult, we expected corrupt people to fight back, we have done our best to fight, including using the Treasury Single Account (TSA).
“Justice Malami has been appointed to help improve the judiciary and sancytion any udges found corrupt.
“Fighting coruption is important. I call on all Nigerians to fight corruption by refusing and not asking for bribes and also by whistle blowing.
“As we enter the second term, we intend to accelerate progress. Thank you and happy holidays. God bless our country.”
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ZENITHBLOG.com earlier reported that the office of the Nigerian vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, has released a list of 57 achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to mark Nigeria’s 57th Independence day anniversary.
The presidency listed the release of some Chibok girls as well as the war against Boko Haram as some of the main achievements of the Buhari’s administration.
Watch this ZENITHBLOG.com video to see how Nigerians are celebrating Independence day:
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