Today May 29th, 2015, Being a Democracy day and a day to hand over power to the incoming government.
Following a successful hand over and swearing in ceremony at the Eagle Square Abuja, the new president of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari made an inaugural speech.
Which is loaded with word of affirmation and confidence in governance.
In his speech, President Buhari made a lot of promises of what his government intends to do in the interest of all Nigerians.
He commended the former President Goodluck Jonathan for his sportsmanship role by conceding defeat before the final results of the general elections were called by INEC.
In His Speech, He said that “I will like to thank President Goodluck Jonathan for setting an example that Nigerians are proud of.”
He also originate a new quote for His Government, stating that “I belong to everyone and I belong to nobody.” This is one of the best quote ever from a president of a Nation.
He further reinstated the resolve of the government to do it’s best to tackle the insurgency meted out by the Boko Haram Islamist extremists.
“Boko Haram is a mindless and Godless group who are as far away from Islam as one can think.
“Daunting as the task may be, it is not insurmountable,” He said.
Prominent among his other promises are, “We will guard against every form of human right violation.
“Gross corruption even at the Local Government level shall be checked.
“Boko Haram is not the only security threat we are confronted with. Armed robbery and kidnapping will also be tackled.
“We will do all it takes to rescue our Chibok Girls and to rescue them alive.
“As ever, I am ready to listen to the grievances of Nigerians.”
He also, encouraged the Media and Social Media to support his Government.
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