Goodluck Jonathan releases powerful New Year message to Nigerians

macfranc007 January 01, 2018 Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷ Read Nigerian newspapers 24/7 Akinyemi Akinrujomu

- Jonathan said Nigerians should always say 'God Bless Nigeria' and maintain that mentality about the country

- He called for Nigerians to work together to foster unity among different communities

- Jonathan says Nigeria has a place for everybody

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has advised Nigerians to always remain positive about the country despite the challenges they face daily.

In a brief New Year message released just hours after the countries across the world crossed into 2018, Jonathan noted that 2018 could be better than if Nigerians change their mindset towards the nation.

He advises Nigerians to always say 'God Bless Nigeria'

The message read: "We all love Nigeria and want the best for her, so no matter what may happen in, to and about Nigeria, never use your mouth to speak negatively about Nigeria. From our mouths must proceed good things about Nigeria. Our speech must add value to Nigeria.

"When we do this, 2018 will emerge better than 2017 especially if the first thing you say when you get up each morning is God bless Nigeria.

"This year 2018, it is also my prayer that the dreams and aspirations of Nigerians will be empowered. That our people will look up with confidence that Nigeria has a place for each and everyone one of them.

"I also urge that as we embrace the new year, we embrace unity even amongst ourselves, and may we not forget, that for Nigeria to truly succeed, we have to succeed together.

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"Happy New Year to you and your family from my family and I. GEJ."

Another ex-leader, former vice president and current senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar also released his New Year message on Sunday, December 31.

NAIJ.com reported that Atiku said he hopes 2018 is for Nigerians to be united for the nation to move forward to greatness

In a statement by his media office, Atiku, who recently left the ruling All Progressives Congress, promised that he would devote 2018 to the emancipation ‎of Nigerians from the present suffering in the country.

“It is my hope that this year will bring out the empowerment of Nigerians and that through increased job opportunities Nigeria will be working again."

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