Segun Adewole
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to get distracted by a tiny segment of the population that still sees things through the prisms of politics, ethnicity, region, and religion.

In his New Year message to Nigerians, he said to achieve national goals and objectives, Nigerians must become better citizens and uncompromising in devotion and allegiance to Nigeria.

He said citizens’ moral rectitude and faith in Nigeria are fundamental to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He said in 2025, his administration will commit to promoting adherence to ethical principles, shared values, and beliefs under the National Identity Project.

“I will unveil the National Values Charter, already approved by the Federal Executive Council, in the first quarter of 2025. I will launch an ambitious national orientation campaign that fosters patriotism and love for our country and inspires citizens to rally together. The Charter will promote mutual commitments between the government and citizens and foster trust and cooperation among our diverse population and between the government and the citizens,” he said.

He said his foundational reforms can produce the desired outcomes only through shared common values and identities and unconditional love for the country.

He promised a Youth Confab which will begin in the first quarter of 2025, describing it as “a testament to our commitment to youth inclusiveness and investment as nation-builders.”

He said the modalities for selecting the conference’s representatives will be announced by the Ministry of Youth.

The President urged governors and local council chairpersons to work closely with the central government to seize emerging opportunities in agriculture, livestock, and tax reforms and move Nigeria forward.

He commended the governors who have embraced his administration’s Compressed Natural Gas initiative by launching CNG-propelled public transport.

He also congratulated those who have adopted electric vehicles as part of the country’s national energy mix and transition.

“To all citizens, your sacrifices have not been in vain over the past 19 months. I assure you they will not be in vain even in the months ahead. Together, let us stay the course of nation-building.

“The New Year will bring us closer to the bright future we all desire and the Nigeria of our dreams.

“God bless you all, and may God bless our beloved country, Nigeria.

“Happy New Year and a prosperous 2025 to you all!” he concluded.