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The presidential candidate on the platform of the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) greeted Nigerians with coming 2015 New Year.

It should be noted that General Buhari is key opponent of incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 general elections.

Read his message in full below:

“As we welcome the year 2015, I have shared a message to Nigerians in general, but I find it crucial to send another message directly to Nigeria’s youth, who are the major stakeholders of this enterprise.

The year 2014 was a challenging one for most citizens of our dear country.


We remember our compatriots who were brutishly killed or maimed by evil terrorists in 2014. I remember with a still broken heart that 219 of our children from Chibok are yet missing, let down by a country that should protect them. I remember that, even as I speak, some of our towns and villages are yet under the occupation of Boko Haram.

Yes, it is enough for you to despair. It is enough for you to wonder if your country cares about you and can protect you. But do not despair.

2015 has arrived at a time of great discomfort; but the beauty of the New Year is that we can look forward with renewed hope and the knowledge that things can and will change.

In Nigeria’s case, we can truly look forward to the change that the elections can, and will, bring. Our country will be secure again. Our country will prosper again.

I have faith that 2015 is the year we shall begin to write a new story – a story of our youth creating jobs and expanding the frontiers of innovation and creativity everywhere from Mavin Records to the Co-Creation Hub; a story of genuine investment in our children and students be they in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka or in the Delta State University, Abraka; a country that finally makes a permanent shift from our debilitating dependence on the free-falling price of crude oil.

I have unshakeable faith that 2015 will be the year of change.

Now some of you have asked me: what exactly does ‘change’ mean?

I have taken time to explain this at different opportunities, but on this special day, let me remind you in five short statements.

Change means:

A country that you can be proud of at anytime and anywhere: where corruption is punished, where your leaders are disciplined and lead with vision and clarity; where the stories that emerge to the world from us are full of hope and progress.
A Nigeria in which neither yourselves, nor your parents, families or friends will have to fear for your safety, or for theirs.
A Nigeria where citizens get the basics that any country should provide: infrastructure that works, healthcare that is affordable, even free; respect for the environment and sustainable development, education that is competitive and outcome-oriented in a knowledge-economy.
A country that provides jobs for its young people, reducing unemployment to the lowest of single digits and providing safety nets so that no one is left behind.
A Nigeria where entrepreneurship thrives, enterprise flourishes and the government gets out of your way so that you can create value, build the economy and aggressively expand wealth.

Are these things truly possible? Of course. That is the essence and outcome of leadership, and that is what my party and I promise you as we get into 2015.

My dear friends, this New Year, more than ever before, I am hopeful about Nigeria.

Yes, you are disappointed and you are angry, as you are entitled to, but you must never give in to the temptation to feel so weighed down by those who have failed you that you lose your hope and your energy and your passion to see change. You must never give up on Nigeria.

Together, we can build a nation that is secure, prosperous and gives everyone a fair chance.

This is the promise that 2015 holds. That is the promise that change will bring. That is the promise that I bring to you.
Once again, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
Thank you and God bless Nigeria.”

Read more: http://reportnaija.com/general-buharis-new-year-message-nigerian-youth/#ixzz3NTtuqtdW

emmalezy:
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Change means:

A country that you can be proud of at anytime and anywhere: where corruption is punished, where your leaders are disciplined and lead with vision and clarity; where the stories that emerge to the world from us are full of hope and progress.
A Nigeria in which neither yourselves, nor your parents, families or friends will have to fear for your safety, or for theirs.
A Nigeria where citizens get the basics that any country should provide: infrastructure that works, healthcare that is affordable, even free; respect for the environment and sustainable development, education that is competitive and outcome-oriented in a knowledge-economy.
A country that provides jobs for its young people, reducing unemployment to the lowest of single digits and providing safety nets so that no one is left behind.
A Nigeria where entrepreneurship thrives, enterprise flourishes and the government gets out of your way so that you can create value, build the economy and aggressively expand wealth.

Are these things truly possible? Of course. That is the essence and outcome of leadership, and that is what my party and I promise you as we get into 2015.

Thank you and God bless Nigeria.”

Read more: http://reportnaija.com/general-buharis-new-year-message-nigerian-youth/#ixzz3NTtuqtdW

My oh my!!!

I need a country where there is equal opportunity whether you are from the north, east or west.

I need a country where I have a future as a youth not where septuagenarians rule.

I need a future where I will be free to practice my faith without anyone harassing me to become a moslem.

I need a future where I can vie for positions without anyone telling me I'm from the west or east.

I don't need a future where my ability, opportunities and chances are subjected to quota and federal character.

....And that, General, you cant give me.

Oh how nice

the people's general has spoken and we strongly behind him...can't wait for 14th feb

Anyone can write anything to any vote

Algebra12:
My oh my!!!

I need a country where there is equal opportunity whether you are from the north, east or west.

I need a country where I have a future as a youth not where septuagenarians rule.

I need a future where I will be free to practice my faith without anyone harassing me to become a moslem.

I need a future where I can vie for positions without anyone telling me I'm from the west or east.

I don't need a future where my ability, opportunities and chances are subjected to quota and federal character.

....And that, General, you cant give me.

A blind man CAN only tell if there is salt in a soup or not; but what he CAN'T tell is whether there is oil in the soup or not..

How can u judge a person based on 'hear says'..without proof..when buhari was a young and energetic head of state,vewi ruthless to corruption and unaccountability.. the thought of islamization of Nigeria didn't occur to him or was he a christian den? Why is it now under a democratic situation where every1 is free to practice his/her religion..he would want to carry it? Even jonathan CAN'T impress it on national assembly to make Nigeria a christian state(country)..

Have some sense of decency in reasoning please...How Old was Mandela when he became SA's president? How Old is this current Tunisia's president? Is leadership a function of age? Nawaa o! No wonder NOI said these current youth(graduates) r unemployable bcus of shallow thoughts in dem..

LouisVanGaal:
A blind man CAN only tell if there is salt in a soup or not; but what he CAN'T tell is whether there is oil in the soup or not..

How can u judge a person based on 'hear says'..without proof..when buhari was a young and energetic head of state,vewi ruthless to corruption and unaccountability.. the thought of islamization of Nigeria didn't occur to him or was he a christian den? Why is it now under a democratic situation where every1 is free to practice his/her religion..he would want to carry it? Even jonathan CAN'T impress it on national assembly to make Nigeria a christian state(country)..

Have some sense of decency in reasoning please...How Old was Mandela when he became SA's president? How Old is this current Tunisia's president? Is leadership a function of age? Nawaa o! No wonder NOI said these current youth(graduates) r unemployable bcus of shallow thoughts in dem..

What an elder sees sitting, a child cant even if he climbs the tallest Iroko.

And mind you, I have never insulted anyone much less the general. So you call for sense of decency does not arise.

Your analogy however, is what I consider indecent, but I will oblige you your opinion, cos a fly that doesn't heed to warning follows the corps to the grave.

Algebra12:
What an elder sees sitting, a child cant even if he climbs the tallest Iroko.

And mind you, I have never insulted anyone much less the general. So you call for sense of decency does not arise.

Your analogy however, is what I consider indecent, but I will oblige you your opinion, cos a fly that doesn't heed to warning follows the corps to the grave.

..there's a gulf between Military regime and Civilian administration...ur fears are unfounded! This era, we have the executive,legislature and judiciary working hand-in-hand and bin guarded by d constitution...

In the military era, it was a 1-man show..d constitution was suspended, d FEC , legislators and judiciary system wea dormant...Can't u see how b4 any law or budget is passed, hw de debate ova it like it was a battlefield? Why didn't the president by-pass dem or if a court of competent jurisdiction(supreme court) rules on a case, why don't d president flout it?

So, Oga u hav no reason whatsoever to be scared...if u have, state it..am waiting

This is what democracy is all about. Talk to people in a civilized way, kudos to those who are helping Buhari out in this regards. This is one area president Jonathan needs to get it right. Those who are managing him need to step up their game. Attacking your opponents may not work for them this time around.

kestolove95:
the people's general has spoken and we strongly behind him...can't wait for 14th feb

but he will still fail. Jonathan till 2019.

I'm glad he didnt mince words in strongly condenming Boko Haram activities as being evil. He really means business this time.

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