Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he holds no
grudges against Nigerians who feel his administration hasn’t made
enough progress in the past five years, especially as it relates to
insecurity.
The President made the remark during his 2021 New Year message
to Nigerians.
Nigeria was inundated with multiple violent crimes in the past
year, ranging from Boko Haram terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and
ethnic clashes.
“I am aware that for some of our compatriots, the progress we
have registered since the inception of this administration is not
nearly as fast or as sufficient as they would wish,” the President
said. “I do not begrudge them their views in so far as they signify
a wish, in which we all share, for only the very best for our
country.”
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However, he added, more reflection is required regarding how far
the country has come since 2015.
“Nevertheless, I call upon all Nigerians to carefully recall the
circumstances of our coming to office, the facts on the ground, and
the resources at our disposal since 2015 with the accomplishments
of this administration,” President Buhari said.
The President also linked the spate of violence to chronic
poverty, social exclusion, and disillusionment among sections of
the youth.