THE Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended Nigerians for their perseverance and support for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking with journalists in his country home at Oro, Kwara State, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, the Minister assured Nigerians that their sacrifices toward the emergence of a better Nigeria will not be in vain.
He, however, appealed to them to remain steadfast and be vigilant, especially as the 2019 elections approach.
”The year 2019 is the year of decision for Nigeria. It is the year that the critical decision will be made as to whether Nigeria will continue along the path of development, in all ramifications (social, economic, political, etc), that this Administration has embarked upon since 2015, or the country will retrogress and backslide to the throes of massive and primitive looting and lack of development.
”As we approach this critical fork on the road, I have no iota of doubt that the good people of Nigeria will choose the path of development, having seen the commitment, sincerity and patriotism of this Administration. It is clear, from all indications, that Nigerians are not going back to Egypt,” Alhaji Mohammed said.
He said because of the support of the people and the achievements of the Administration, the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win, even with a wider margin, in 2019, thus sealing the fate of the naysayers.
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”Many cynics have asked: Why should the APC-led Administration be returned to power? What has it achieved to justify the votes of Nigerians? My answer has been consistent: This Administration has done what no other Administration has done in the history of Nigeria in putting the country firmly on the path of sustainable growth and development, especially in the area of infrastructure, economy, agriculture, the fight against corruption and the battle against insecurity.
”Never in the history of our country has any Administration embarked on such a massive infrastructural development as this Administration. The whole country is one huge construction site. Roads are being constructed in all the six geopolitical zones.
”In the area of agriculture, it has been a huge revolution. Let’s take one of our national staples, such as rice, as an example. When we came in, there were 5 million rice farmers. Today, we have in excess of 11 million rice farmers. Nigeria has never been closer to achieving self-sufficiency in rice.
”This Administration has employed 500,000 unemployed graduates under its Social Intervention Programme (SIP). No government in our country’s history has ever done that. This Administration has been daily feeding 8.5 million school children in 23 states. That has never been done before in Nigeria. This Administration has been paying 10,000 Naira every two months to over 300,000 families as social security for the most vulnerable. This has never been done before in Nigeria,” the Minister said.
He also cited the Administration’s efforts in growing Small and Medium Enterprises which, he said, are the biggest employers of labour; the fact that power generation has reached an unprecedented 7,000MW and the unrelenting fight against corruption.
In the area of security, the Minister said the Administration is facing the nation’s security challenges with uncommon determination.
”From Benue to Zamfara, the spate of killings has fallen drastically, though this is not making the kind of headlines made by the killings that were mostly orchestrated by those who are mortally opposed to the Administration.
”In closing, I want to appeal to the good people of Nigeria to be vigilant and not to yield the space to naysayers. The gains of the past 3 years plus must be preserved. Nigeria must continue on its present trajectory to sustainable growth and development. Never again must we go back to ‘Egypt’,” he said.
When you just discovered that you are being led by blind man it’s better you go back and restrategise
We have decided to move forward by pushing a p c out, oke nkita,
We are going forward by pushing you out the way
We’re already in Egypt, we want to go to the promised land, so we need a leader but not the old man currently sitting on the throne
There’s nothing forward about buhari
If is going to be Buhari in 2019 then Nigeria will be going backward, so Nigerians need a new person for us to move forward no matter the political party we are going to welcome them
Mr lair if it’s to go forward with propaganda and deceit, we prefer to go backward with better economy
must you always talk.
Too Much Talking Haba Nigerians Are Wise,
For the first time since you assumed that office ,you just said the truth.
Coming from u Means the opposite……. “C.E.O of Lies”
If Buhari and his govt, with Apc means Foward, i pefer then to go backward.
Yes,backwards if apc enter again but forward if PDP takes over
That would only takes place, if only Nigerians will would be given that opportunity.
I reserve my comments……mr liar
If killing of innocent people by buhari’s brothers means forward to you, I pray it will extend to you.
Of course
Hmmmmm feeling of discourage toward APC failure,,, definitely nigerians are no longer be with APC
We are already going backward so in 2019 Nigerians will decide whether to continue in this backwardness or we went to finally move forward.
how long shall this Fulani terrorist government last with their agent of terror??
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Ever since i’ve heard about this reputable man, this is the first time he’s said something sincere. We actually want to move forward to the days of rule of law, when human lives are not compared with that of cows, when cost of living will be minimal, when issues are handled with utmost civility, when there is sincerity, love, unity, progress and above all, fear of GOD. WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE LIARS IN GOVERNMENT.
We have unanimously agreed to go backwards which apparently was better than your concept of moving forward, Mr. Lai Mohammed.
Truth
APC IS BACKWARD
APC is agony
APC is a shame
APC is scam
APC is fake
No! 2015 already decided that and we all know where we are now.
There are two types of Nigerians. Real Nigerians and munmun. The end will tell.
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