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We are suffering, need hope to achieve aim in 2017, Atiku says
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reiterated the fact that Nigerians are suffering but said hope is needed to make a difference in 2017.
Atiku, a national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this in a statement he released to mark the New Year celebrations.
While he described the outgoing 2016 as a year in which the nation faced a multitude of challenges, Atiku said the year ended on a high note which gives hope and confidence in what as a nation, the country can achieve, when “we stand to work together”.
“Our military has recorded an important victory over Boko Haram and we should be grateful for the sacrifice our men and women in uniform are prepared to make to keep us safe. To honour them, we should also remember that it is our collective responsibility to make peace, and not just in the North East.
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“I believe we can and will work around our differences, because we know that our strength lies in our diversity. And when we make our New Year’s resolutions, I hope my countrymen and countrywomen will join me in aspiring to be tolerant and to listen with an open mind and heart to those who do not share our views. We should respect each other’s views and traditions, and we should remember that our humanity shows in how we treat the most vulnerable.”
Speaking on the economy Atiku said, “On the economic front, the federal government has given assurances of a speedy recovery. I am confident that we will see investments in key sectors, and that steps will be taken to restore business confidence.
“We’ve been dealt a cruel hand, but things are looking up, and I’m confident we will emerge stronger: we’re learning to be more efficient and effective, and we’re learning to evaluate what we really need and what we can afford. We’re suffering, but we’ll become more innovative and competitive.”
He went further to say that “hope must be our starting point. “We must never stop aspiring for a better future and a better life – for us and for future generations. And we must persevere, changing the small things we can influence without losing sight of the bigger picture.”
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Roland Uchendu Pele
December 30, 2016 at 6:18 pm
Atiku is now releasing statement to celebrate the New Year. Nigerians already know what he is up to!
Amaka Okoro
December 31, 2016 at 3:07 am
But what ever is mission his. has fail because he wil not suicide in Jesus name.atiku stop dreaming because it will not work
Balarabe musa
December 30, 2016 at 6:27 pm
ATIKU IS A FUNNY MAN. WHAT HAS HE DONE TO PALLIATE THE SUFFERING OF THE POOR MASSES IN ADAMAWA.
yanju omotodun
December 30, 2016 at 6:45 pm
abi o. Did he know how many poor masses in his hometown , with his money , he could not make Adamawa the most richest state in Nigeria.
Emmanuel Alayegbami
December 30, 2016 at 6:29 pm
Atiku and his game plan, no presidency for him at all. he should keep talking but he should not bother contesting for president.
seyi jelili
December 30, 2016 at 6:38 pm
Turakin of Adamawa , the most controversial man I ever seen . He is part of the people who put Nigeria into this mess.
JOHNSON PETER
December 30, 2016 at 6:55 pm
Atiku and Tinubu would soon be put to shame soon. they think it is all about talking ill of Buhari and his government. they should be careful of their talk because they can’t be presidents of this country even in their grave.
Johnson Amadi
December 30, 2016 at 8:16 pm
Atiku should stop all these “nice with a mission” act, there’s no place for him as Nigerias president in 2019, he should quit trying or get ready to die trying.
Margret Dickson
December 30, 2016 at 8:44 pm
May God bless Atiku for these wise words!
Joy Madu
December 31, 2016 at 3:01 am
Stop blessing. Because atiku those not deserve the blessing. Because his among those that distroy this country
sirOscie
January 2, 2017 at 7:18 am
Very well said Turakin Nigeria.
A fruitful 2017 to us all.