There is time for everything, a time for rest and a time for work, so says the Holy Book. Now, after taking a yuletide break in Lagos State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja to continue his work.
Tinubu had on December 21, departed Abuja for Lagos to celebrate the Christmas and New Year break.
This was the first Christmas Tinubu would be celebrating since he was sworn in as the President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023.
Tinubu’s New Year Address
Meanwhile, Tinubu, in his 2024 New Year’s address, extended an appeal to his former presidential election rivals, including Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP).
He urged them to join forces for the nation’s welfare.
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President Tinubu emphasised the need to transcend political divisions, stating that the election period was over.
He stressed the importance of uniting under the common goal of advancing Nigeria, setting aside past differences to focus on the country’s future.
The Frustration
Tinubu said: “In this new year, let us resolve that as joint heirs to the Nigerian Commonwealth, we will work for the peace, progress, and stability of our country.
“I extend this call to my political opponents in the last election.
“The election is over. It’s time for all of us to work together for the sake of our country”.
The President also disclosed that he was not oblivious to the frustration of Nigerians due to the high cost of living, and rising inflation, among other issues, adding that his administration is doing everything possible to deliver on its ‘Renewed Hope’ mandate.
