Good day Nigerians. It’s imperative I address us all as
regards the situation of the country due to the strike embarked upon by NLC/TUC
and also agitations by some Civil Society Organisations which has been on for
some time.
Nigeria our nation is going through some difficult moments
and I call it a moment of transition. It’s obvious that we all have the
interest of the nation at heart because it’s touching when people risk their
lives while others lost theirs just to prove a point. The past administrations
all tried to reposition the nation on the path of greatness but looking back
their efforts did little to redeem the countries situation. We have travelled a
long way to get here and I believe the people should be proud and happy to be
citizens of this nation at this point in time.
After due consultation and in the interest of democracy this
administration decides to revert back to the price of N65 for PMS. This won’t
be the only step but all palliatives already planned will continue because
these are the basic amenities government should provide for the citizenry.
We are well aware at the desperate fight to occupy public
office. In order to correct this anomaly, we have decided to change the
orientation from governance to service. Rather we have decided to make public
office less attractive to business oriented men. Not only will I declare my
assets but all other public office holders will be compelled to do so too. This
is in line with our drive to fight corruption to the barest minimum. The
relevant agencies have been directed to commence investigation and evidence
gathering against the cabals who have been milking the nation dry in the name
of subsidy. As I speak to you, the EFCC is studying the audit report on NNPC
and all culpable officials with be treated according to the law. The anti-corruption
drive won’t stop there but will extend to all tiers and arms of government. We
Nigerians are ll in these and I implore each one of us to fight corruption in
very little way we can. We can start by reporting members of the force or civil
servants who engage in corrupt activities. I can assure you that all support
will be given to whoever is trying to fight corruption.
Also as part of means to reposition the nation economically,
the government has decided to cut recurrent expenditure by cutting salary and
allowances of all public office holders by 50 per cent. This will be passed to
the national assembly to rubber stamp. The civil service will be right sized
and ghost workers will be expunged.
The issue on insecurity posed by the dreaded Boko haram sect
has refused to die down. the security chiefs right now are preparing their hand
over notes. We also call on patriotic Nigerians who have information on how to
tackle the issue of insecurity to come forward. It’s our country and we should
all strive to protect it from evil people bent on segregating us.
As times go I promise Nigerians will see visibly the efforts
of transforming Nigeria. Let’s stay away from violence and come together as one
happy nation we used to be. Let’s be like the PROGRESSIVES in kano despite of
religious differences stood together to protect against the forces of evil.
Thank you Nigerians, for giving us this opportunity of
steering the ship, Nigeria to calm waters.
Hunter Chinonso Rahman
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