With barely 5 days left to Nigeria’s presidential elections,
U.S president, Barack Obama has sent a warm message
of encouragement to Nigerians.
In a video posted on the YouTube page of the U.S
embassy in Nigeria, Obama harped on the importance of
conducting free and fair elections, while also calling on
all Nigerians to unite to create a positive future for the
country.
We bring you 5 things we learnt from the message.
Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa: Nigeria is a
great nation and you can be proud of the progress you’ve
made. Together, you won your independence, emerged
from military rule, and strengthened democratic
institutions. You’ve strived to overcome division and to
turn Nigeria’s diversity into a source of strength. You’ve
worked hard to improve the lives of your families and to
build the largest economy in Africa.
Every Eligible Nigerian needs to vote for Nigeria to
progress: Now you have a historic opportunity to help
write the next chapter of Nigeria’s progress—by voting in
the upcoming elections .
We bet you already knew this: For elections to be
credible, they must be free, fair and
peaceful. All Nigerians must be able to cast their votes
without intimidation or fear.
We all have a responsibility and part to play: So I call on
all leaders and candidates to make it clear to their
supporters that violence has no place in democratic
elections—and that they will not incite, support or engage
in any kind of violence—before, during, or after the votes
are counted. I call on all Nigerians to peacefully express
your views and to reject the voices of those who call for
violence. And when elections are free and fair, it is the
responsibility of all citizens to help keep the peace, no
matter who wins.
By voting right, we can put an end to the Boko Haram
menace: Successful elections and democratic progress
will help Nigeria meet the urgent challenges you face
today. Boko Haram—a brutal terrorist group that kills
innocent men, women and children—must be stopped.
Hundreds of kidnapped children deserve to be returned to
their families. Nigerians who have been forced to flee
deserve to return to their homes. Boko Haram wants to
destroy Nigeria and all that you have worked to build. By
casting your ballot, you can help secure your nation’s
progress.
And we leave you with this bonus lesson:
Adhere to all the points stated above and Nigeria
will continue to be friends with the United states of
America: I’m told that there is a saying in your country:
“to keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done.” Today,
I urge all Nigerians—from all religions, all ethnic groups,
and all regions—to come together and keep Nigeria one.
And in this task of advancing the security, prosperity, and
human rights of all Nigerians, you will continue to have a
friend and partner in the United States of America.

source: http://ynaija.com/5-things-learnt-obamas-message-nigeria/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

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