2017 Budget will take Nigeria out of the woods, says Buhari

December 11, 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that the 2017 Budget proposal he will lay before the National Assembly on Wednesday will take Nigeria out of the woods to the path
of growth.

He urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the ability of his administration to deliver on its promises. The promise was contained in the President’s
2016 Eid-El- Maulud message to the nation he personally signed.
He said: “As we use the memorable occasion
of this celebration to reflect on our current
challenges, I urge you not to lose faith in the
ability of this administration to make a
difference in the lives of our people.
“The reality of the temporary challenges
should not undermine our hope, reverse our
collective will to succeed, or divide us; rather
it should remind us of why we need to stay
together, fight together and succeed together.
“We all share a vision of a better Nigeria, and
we will all share in the responsibility of
building the country of our dreams.
“As we look forward to 2017 with hope and
huge expectations, let me assure you that with
collective dedication and hard work, we will
overcome the mountain of economic
difficulties, and return our country to the path
of prosperity.
“The 2017 Budget proposals which I will lay
before the National Assembly on Wednesday,
will contain measures that we are confident
will get the nation out of its economic woods.”
He stated
He said that the Eid-El- Maulud celebration is
offering another opportunity for Nigerians to
pause and reflect on the current realities
before the nation.
The President wished all Muslims a happy and
memorable celebration, which marks the birth
of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him).
According to him, the nation has gained
immensely through the Prophet’s teachings,
particularly on peaceful living, tolerance,
sobriety, generosity, sacrifice and honesty, and
wisdom.
“The universal truths of the Prophet’s values
remain unchanged. Against all odds, we have
used these pillars of strength in securing a just
and fair society, and our efforts are beginning
to yield dividends in curbing terrorism,
militancy, corruption and other crimes that
devalue our humanity,” he said.