Tinubu urges Nigerians to reject forces threatening collective well-being

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to reject forces that are capable of threatening the unity and well-being of the country.

The President made the call in his Easter message to Nigerians, while also urging all citizens to support lawful efforts being made to restore peace in the country.

” I call upon all citizens to support lawful efforts, be our brothers’ keeper, and reject all forces that threaten our collective well-being”

President Tinubu stressed that the Easter season reminds us of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation for humanity.

He also urged Nigerians to imbibe the significance of Easter and the message of sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness, it embodies

He stated that the essence resonates with Nigeria’s current realities and assured that determined efforts are underway to address them.

President Tinubu regretted that the nation still faces security challenges, despite the good efforts of the administration and the gallant efforts of men and women of the Armed Forces who leave behind their families to confront the evil actors in the land.

However, the president stressed that his administration has continued to make resources available and forge foreign partnerships to enable Nigeria to deal decisive blows to the agents of terror and banditry.

“On Thursday, I was in Jos to commiserate with the people of Plateau State, share in their grief, and offer reassurances of better days to come.

“The leaders of the nation’s security institutions have given strong assurances of progress. We have also sought and are receiving assistance from outside our shores.

“I am reassured that the citizens appreciate our efforts. I will continue to remind us of the imperative of unity and oneness. No nation can thrive where fear prevails, and no progress can be sustained without peace.

“To other parts of the country also enduring one form of insecurity or the other, rest assured that concerted efforts are already yielding breakthroughs”.

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He reiterated that the ongoing reforms, though demanding in their immediate impact, have been carefully put together and backed by a strong commitment to take the citizens to a shared prosperity.

“As I have often said, true transformation cannot be achieved without sacrifice, and history affirms that enduring progress is often forged in moments such as these.

“As the nation gradually approaches another electoral cycle, this season also serves as a call to civic duty and maturity”

The President also reiterated the need for the Electoral Act 2026 to continue to guide the conduct of political parties and political actors, adding that” Let our choices be guided by a shared commitment to peace, continuity, stability, and the long-term good of our country.

“Democracy flourishes where responsibility, restraint, and informed participation prevail.

“Easter gives us the encouragement and confidence that, even as present conditions still put pressure on many of our people, economic indicators show we are making the right choices. A new dawn is on the horizon

“Fellow Nigerians, you have been very supportive of my administration because you trust our ability to make our nation better. I will continue to serve to retain your trust”

The President enjoined Nigerians ” to keep the faith, and never cease to contribute to the progress and greater future we seek, each in our own way, to the emergence of a democratically stronger, more prosperous, and a safer nation.”