The president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has vowed not to disappoint Nigerians.
He spoke on Wednesday during his birthday celebration.
Tinubu’s sober reflection, titled “My 71st Birthday Message to
Nigerians”, raised a lot of hope as he vowed not to disappoint Nigerians
when it matters most.
The development is coming one week after his media officer, Tunde
Rahman, announced that the president-elect had departed the country for a
vacation in Paris, France capital.
Rahman noted that after a short rest in Europe, he may stay back to
observe Ramadan fast before heading for Umrah in Saudi Arabia.
Until his media aide cleared the air, blogs and social media
platforms have been awash with news that the former governor of Lagos
State was rushed abroad for medical attention.
However, in his first birthday message to Nigerians as
president-elect, Tinubu reiterated that his swearing-in ceremony in two
months would signify his preparation for the task ahead.
While expressing gratitude to God for sparing his life, the former
governor stated that the holy month of Ramadan couldn’t have come at a
better, adding that he cherished it more than the celebration of
individual achievements.
He said, “Dear Nigerians, I thank all of you who have expressed
your goodwill towards me on the occasion of my 71st birthday. I
received your kind words with great pleasure and was profoundly touched
by the depth of your care and support. Above all, I thank God Almighty
for the life He has given me, for all the opportunities and doors He has
opened to me along the way.
“This year, in particular, I see this day as one of deep
reflection. The spiritual meaning and significance of the holy month of
Ramadan matter to me much more than the celebration of any individual
milestone. Yet, this is my first birthday as the President-elect. A few
weeks back, Nigerians gave me the honour of a lifetime. In exactly two
months, on the 29th of May my term in office will begin. It is a rare
privilege indeed, and one that I do not take lightly and shall not
squander.
“With such a privilege already granted to me, I will not go so
far as to suggest I am due any birthday presents this year. I have
already been given the greatest gift. A chance to lead and fulfil
destiny. An opportunity to champion your aspirations and to bring about
the Nigeria of your dreams.
“I will, instead, use this day as an opportunity to reiterate
my commitment to the great and important task of rebuilding our nation
and renewing the hope of the Nigerian people. I campaigned hard and made
important promises. Those promises were not mere words; professed
glibly or cynically to win support.
“They represent a bond that binds me to the task of creating a
better Nigeria for the benefit of every Nigerian, whether you voted for
me or not. I have prepared for this moment all my life, I will not fail.
Henceforth, may growth, hope, peace and compassion stand proudly and
ring loudly throughout the land. May we find the right way and the good
courage to turn our beloved country into a strong, just and prosperous
home for all. May Almighty God bless all Nigerians.”
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