Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari

Fellow Nigerians,

​I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary.

As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria.

Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great country of great people with profound diversities and opportunities. We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth.

At this stage in our nationhood it is important that we reflect how we got here to enable us work TOGETHER to get to where we aspire to be as a strong indivisible nation, united in hope and equal in opportunity.

On October 1st 1960 when Prime Minister Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa received the constitutional instruments symbolizing Nigeria’s independence, he expressed his wish that ...

... having acquired our rightful status as an independent sovereign nation, history would record that the building of our nation proceeded at the wisest pace.

This optimism was anchored on the peaceful planning, full and open consultation and harmonious cooperation with the different groups which culminated in Nigeria emerging as a country without bitterness and bloodshed.

Our founding fathers understood the imperative of structuring a National identity using the power of the state and worked towards unification of Nigerians in a politically stable and viable entity.


That philosophy guided the foundation that was laid for our young nation of 45 million people with an urban population of approximately 7million occupying an area of 910,768 square km. These demographics led to development challenges for which major efforts were made to overcome.


Today, we grapple with multiple challenges with a population exceeding 200million occupying the same land mass but 52% residing in urban areas.


Sixty years of nationhood provides an opportunity to ask ourselves questions on the extent to which we have sustained the aspirations of our founding fathers. Where did we do the right things?Are we on course? If not where did we stray and how can we remedy and retrace our steps?


Upon attaining independence, Nigeria’s growth trajectory was anchored on policies and programmes that positively impacted on all sectors of the economy. However, this journey was cut short by the 30-months of civil war.


We came out of the civil war with a focus on reconstruction, rehabilitation and reconciliation that enabled the country to put in place world class development structures and a strengthened public service that well served the government.


This positive trajectory continued with a return to democratic government which was truncated by another round of military rule.


For a cumulative 29 of our 60 years existence as a nation, we have been under military rule. My summary of our journey so far as a nation is necessary to appropriately chart where we need to go and how to get there TOGETHER.

Today, I am aware that our economy along with every single economy in the world is in crisis. We still face security challenges in parts of the country, while our society suffers from a high loss of moral rectitude which is driven by unbridled craving for political control.


An underlying cause of most of the problems we have faced as a nation is our consistent harping on artificially contrived fault-lines that we have harboured and allowed unnecessarily to fester.

In addition, institutions such as civil service, police, the judiciary, the military all suffered from a general decline.

We need to begin a sincere process of national healing and this anniversary presents a genuine opportunity to eliminate old and outworn perceptions that are always put to test in the lie they always are.

The stereotype of thinking of ourselves as coming from one part of the country before seeing ourselves as Nigerians is a key starting point to project us on the road to our deserved nation’s evolution and integration.

To start this healing process, we are already blessed with the most important asset any nation requires for such – OUR PEOPLE – and this has manifested globally in the exploits of Nigerians in many fields.

It has been demonstrated time and time again that Nigerians in the diaspora frequently excel in science, technology, medicine, sports, arts and many other fields.

Similarly, the creativity, ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Nigerian at home has resulted in globally recognized endeavours.

I am convinced that if we pursue our aspirations TOGETHER we would be able to achieve whatever we desire. That informed our adopting the theme TOGETHER to mark this epochal event.

Together we can change our condition for the better and more importantly together we can do much more for ourselves and for our country.

I chose the path of self-reflection because this is what I do on a daily basis and I must confess that at most times, I always felt the need for a collective reflection as I know that the foundation for a solid future which this administration is laying...

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Nah eh! No qualms
This is so sophisticated
Congrats to the odogwu of Africa shaa
Buh

In BTW odogwus like us gat no shit to celebrate
will rather sit at home with our device
Trying to cashout on top those people wey been use my country Cash out 60 years ago
Nd most importantly am sticking to my mushin weed 24/7 (cos it helps)

Whatever.

For all I care, we are not independent. We are in shackles of another colonialism from our very own oldies.

ok

Finally the've recorded a video for the gullible Nigerians.
They couldn't bring out the imposter to the Eagles square to give
live speech....... See our president comparing Nigeria with Chad this country is finished

God Bless Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
He has woken up the consciousness of Nigeria.
It his style that has drawn these attention.

Let's not condemn his style but embress the message.
Buharis agenda is not for Nigeria but for the welfare of Fulanis all over the world.

How can Fulani foreigners of less than 7m be controlling and subjugating the whole of 193m people.

Go to twitter handle of Channels TV and see the polls going on, on what Nigerians want.

Nnamdi Kanu said he will use the truth to destroy Nigeria and that is what is happening. Let's not be afraid. The Fulani hegemony is about to be destroyed.

You guys would soon be free

Non-sense!!! A country without a bearing.

After looting this country dry, very soon, they will start to loot bride price.

God Bless Nigeria

You see this question in his speech:

Sixty years of nationhood provides an opportunity to ask ourselves questions on the extent to which we have sustained the aspirations of our founding fathers. Where did we do the right things?Are we on course? If not where did we stray and how can we remedy and retrace our steps?


Our politicians should answer.

People are celebrating Nigeria @ 60, a country that can't boast of:


Good roads

Better healthcare system

Good security

Good governance

Steady power supply

Pipe borne water

Better judicial system

A functional refinery. etc



Unemployment

Corruption

Poverty

Inflation

Extrajudicial killings

Police extortion

Army brutality

Embezzlement from government officials

Presidency lying on top lies to cover up the previous lies

Giving Boko Haram Terrorists a baptismal name (Bandits)

Lopsided appointments from the presidency

Nepotism. And

Forcing people like me to believe in Nigeria.

A Fool At 60 Is A Fool Forever.

Happy Independence day...



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... can only be sustainable if there is a collective commitment by Nigerians.


Nigeria is not a country for Mr. President, any ruling or opposition party but a country for all of us and we must play our part, irrespective of challenges we face, to make this country what we desire.

To achieve this, we must focus our minds, TOGETHER as a people, on ways of resolving the identified critical challenges that underlie our present state. These include:

a.Evolving and sustaining a democratic culture that leaves power in the hands of the people;


b.Supporting the enthronement of the rule of law, demanding accountability of elected representatives and contributing to good governance;

c.Increasing our commitment to peaceful co-existence in a peaceful, secure and united Nigeria;


d.Harnessing and Optimizing our tremendous human and natural resources to attain our goal of being in the top twenty economies of the world and in the process;

e.Lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years


f.Strengthening institutions to make them stronger in protecting National Interests; and g.Imbibing tolerance in diversity.


I am a firm believer in transparent, free, fair and credible elections as has been demonstrated during my period as a democratically elected President.


The recent build-up and eventual outcome of the Edo State elections should encourage Nigerians that it is my commitment to bequeath to this country processes and procedures that would guarantee that the people’s votes count.


The problems with our electoral process are mainly human induced as desperate desire for power leads to desperate attempts to gain power and office.


Democracy, the world over and as I am pursuing in Nigeria, recognizes the power of the people. However, if some constituencies choose to bargain off their power, they should be prepared for denial of their rights.

This call is made more urgent if we realise that even after a transparent, free, fair and credible election, desperation leads to compromising the judiciary to upturn legitimate decisions of the people.

It is necessary to, therefore support the enthronement of the rule of law by avoiding actions which compromise the judiciary.

Fellow Nigerians, our history has shown that we are a people that have the capacity to live peacefully with one another.

As a government, we remain committed to our constitutional oath of securing the lives and properties of the citizenry. I, however, call on the citizenry to also support government by providing the necessary community level intelligence in addressing these challenges.

In moving forward together, it is important to strengthen our economy to provide sustainable means of livelihood for as many Nigerians as possible so as to eradicate absolute poverty from our midst.

I want to re-emphasize my dedication and commitment, a dedication and commitment that propelled my public service career and informed my quest to continually seek for an opportunity to improve the lives of Nigerians,


... set the country on the path of prosperity and lead the country to a better future.


This administration has been focused on rebuilding and laying the foundations for a sustainable Nigeria.


Of course, we have met and are still meeting the challenges inherent in any rebuilding initiative – more so that of a nation like Nigeria that has undergone avoidable levels of deprivation – but can be surmounted if we all work together.

I wish to re-iterate that our people and our spirit of excellence remains our most important asset.

In this wise, the need to return to our age-old ethical and high moral values would be necessary and this informed my launching of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy on Monday 28th September, 2020.

The policy would not implement itself and the first contact of the visibility of its implementation is the Public Service whose on-going reforms would be expected to be sustainable and give a radical re-direction in providing services to all Nigerians.


Fellow Nigerians, in addition to public health challenges of working to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, we have suffered a significant drop in our foreign exchange earnings and internal revenues


... due to 40 per cent drop in oil prices and steep drop in economic activities, leading to a 60 per cent drop in government revenue.


Our government is grappling with the dual challenge of saving lives and livelihoods in face of drastically reduced resources.


In this regard, sustaining the level of petroleum prices is no longer possible.


The government, since coming into office has recognized the economic argument for adjusting the price of petroleum. But the social argument about the knock-on effect of any adjustment weighed heavily with the government.


Accordingly, in the last 3 years,we have introduced unprecedented measures in support of the economy and to the weakest members of our society in the shape of;

a. Tradermoni
b. Farmermoni
c. School Feeding Programme
d. Job creation efforts
e. Agricultural intervention programmes

No government in the past did what we are doing with such scarce resources. We have managed to keep things going inspite of the disproportionate spending on security.

Those in the previous Governments from 1999 – 2015 who presided over the near destruction of the country have now the impudence to attempt to criticize our efforts.

In the circumstances, a responsible government must face realities and take tough decisions. Petroleum prices in Nigeria are to be adjusted. We sell now at N161 per litre. A comparison with our neighbours will illustrate the point;


a.Chad which is an oil producing country charges N362 per litre

b.Niger, also an oil producing country sells 1 litre at N346.

c.In Ghana, another oil producing country, petroleum pump price is N326 per litre.


Further afield, Egypt charges N211 per litre. Saudi Arabia charges N168 per litre. It makes no sense for oil to be cheaper in Nigeria than in Saudi Arabia.

Fellow Nigerians, to achieve the great country we desire, we need to solidify our strength, increase our commitment and encourage ourselves to do that which is right and proper even when no one is watching.


Fellow Nigerians, let us collectively resolve to continue our journey beyond the sixty years on the clear understanding that as a nation we are greater together than being smaller units of nationalities. By the special grace of God we shall come through any transient challenges.

It is my sincere hope that by the end of this anniversary on September 30th 2021, we will all be proud of taking this individual and collective self-assessment for the progress of our great Nation.


Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria. God Bless us all. Thank you.

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Let those that are interested read...

Baba we are tired of you, let 2023 come and go pls

naptu2:
Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari


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The full speech is much more longer that this. Thanks

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Nigerians are suffering......no light,high fuel price, inflation on food items.....

tthis country don tire me finish...

It was celebration galore on the day when her founding fathers, with their bodies filled with sores of a battle long fought, lifted the young Ai'regin even with their failing strength, and echoed their last sound of victory, Child at last!!!!

Like mothers on the pangs of childbirth, they wriggled, trying to grasp onto life, even tasting the bitter tears that rolled down their cheeks.

Give her this book (constitution) for it's a manual to guide her to womanhood, cloth her with my best apron for she's the only heir and worth protecting, let our anthem be a lullaby to sooth her children who'll therefore pledge to a mother so caring. They managed to mutter the words, but the pains was too much to bear, They grasped their last and kisses Ai'regin goodbye.

Ai'regin grew to 60 and had children whom she called WAZOBIA. The book which should guide the family became the plate WA fed from and which BIA washed. The Anthem which was to sooth her children's soul became the very chord of discord which induces nightmares.

How can I pledge allegiance to one who feeds me with sorrows instead of bread, who clasp me with fetters of chain even when I'm free, who murders my ambition instead of mothering it? Who embrace our tormentors who'd sold us into slavery just because they come back with pen and glittering poison? BIA would wail..

In all the commotion, I knew it's the trauma of a broken home. Set us free, they'll yell. What's the color of your problem? Ai'regin will scold. pointing to the old apron which waved round Ai'regin's neck, they all shouted with eyes filled with sorrows...... "GREEN WHITE GREEN!!!

I have nothing to say

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"When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor."

"If you get up in the morning and think the future is going to be better, it is a bright day. Otherwise, it's not."

"There have to be reasons that you get up in the morning and you want to live. Why do you want to live? What's the point? What inspires you? What do you love about the future? If the future does not include being out there among the stars and being a multi-planet species, I find that incredibly depressing."

"When Henry Ford made cheap, reliable cars, people said, 'Nah, what's wrong with a horse?' That was a huge bet he made, and it worked."

"Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up."

"It's OK to have your eggs in one basket as long as you control what happens to that basket."

"If you go back a few hundred years, what we take for granted today would seem like magic-being able to talk to people over long distances, to transmit images, flying, accessing vast amounts of data like an oracle. These are all things that would have been considered magic a few hundred years ago."

"We're going to make it happen. As God is my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work."

"The first step is to establish that something is possible; then probability will occur."

"I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary."

"I could either watch it happen or be a part of it."
Happy birthday to Nigeria

Nigerians.....Good People , Great Nation.

Happy Independence Day People.

Let's make ourselves happy.....Don't give yourself unnecessary headache about what these leaders will say today.

Just be happy you are living in a sovereign state....Be happy you have a life.....

Be Happy for what makes you truly Happy.

Happy Independence day to Nigeria from all of us @Sphenemedia.. 60 years of Togetherness is not easy abeg..

Jafar1:
It's feels awkward that a president kept on avoiding live broadcast...
But why?

What is Nigeria celebrating?
Insecurity?
Inflation?
Corruption?
Poverty?
Unemployment?
Currency devaluation?
slow development?
Inflation?
Multiple debts?
Nepotism?
Incompetent leaders?
will the labour of our heroes past be in vain?
Lets hope not..
Well, at least we can still celebrate life..

.they no want make he embarrass himself na

Fellow Nigerians, Northeners

​I speak to you today as your President

"Our founding fathers understood the imperative of structuring a National identity using the power of the state and worked towards unification of Nigerians in a politically stable and viable entity".

But you are busy tearing the country apart by your loopside appointment. Nothing causes much disunity than nepotism and favouritism.

"It has been demonstrated time and time again that Nigerians in the diaspora frequently excel in science, technology, medicine, sports, arts and many other fields."

Applicable to Southerners, and not the products of quota system

...

This is only what i know that we are celebrating in this country

Jafar1:
It's feels awkward that a president kept on avoiding live broadcast...
But why?

What is Nigeria celebrating?
Insecurity?
Inflation?
Corruption?
Poverty?
Unemployment?
Currency devaluation?
slow development?
Inflation?
Multiple debts?
Nepotism?
Incompetent leaders?
will the labour of our heroes past be in vain?
Lets hope not..
Well, at least we can still celebrate life..

And nobody seems to be asking questions.
What a shame