AS the nation clocks 59, President Muhamamdu Buhari
has warned that his administration will not tolerate free speech that
infringes on the rights of other citizens or threatens to undermine
National Security, saying, “we will take firm and decisive action.”
Buhari who said his administration upholds the Constitutional rights
of the citizens to freedom of expression and association, however,
called for all to exercise restraint, tolerance and mutual respect in
airing their grievances and frustrations.
“Our attention is increasingly being focused on cyber-crimes and the
abuse of technology through hate speech and other divisive material
being propagated on social media. Whilst we uphold the Constitutional
rights of our people to freedom of expression and association, where the
purported exercise of these rights infringes on the rights of other
citizens or threatens to undermine our National Security, we will take
firm and decisive action.
“In this regard, I reiterate my call for all to exercise restraint,
tolerance and mutual respect in airing their grievances and
frustrations. Whilst the ongoing national discourse on various political
and religious issues is healthy and welcome, we must not forget the
lessons of our past – lessons that are most relevant on a day such as
this.
“The path of hatred and distrust only leads to hostility and
destruction. I believe that the vast majority of Nigerians would rather
tread the path of peace and prosperity, as we continue to uphold and
cherish our unity.”
The President reiterated his call for Nigerians to rededicate
themselves to attaining the goals which “we have set for ourselves: a
united, prosperous and purposeful nation in the face of 21st century
opportunities and challenges.”
President Buhari also outlined the achievements in critical sector of security, agriculture among others.
The text read in part: “In the past four years, the majority of
Nigerians have committed to change for the better. Indeed, this
administration was re-elected by Nigerians on a mandate to deliver
positive and enduring Change – through maintaining our national
security; restoring sustainable and inclusive economic growth and
development; and fighting corruption against all internal and external
threats.
“This change can only be delivered if we are united in purpose, as
individuals and as a nation. We must all remain committed to achieving
this positive and enduring change. As I stated four years ago, “Change
does not just happen… We must change our lawless habits, our attitude to
public office and public trust… simply put, to bring about change, we
must change ourselves by being law-abiding citizens.”
“Good governance and economic development cannot be sustained without
an enabling environment of peace and security. In the last four years,
we have combatted the terrorist scourge of Boko Haram. We owe a debt of
gratitude to our gallant men and women in arms, through whose efforts we
have been able to achieve the present results. We are also grateful to
our neighbours and allies – within the region and across the world – who
have supported us on this front.
“The capacity of our armed forces to defend our territorial integrity
continues to be enhanced by the acquisition of military hardware as
well as continued improvements in the working conditions of our service
men and women.
“The Ministry of Police Affairs has been resuscitated to oversee the
development and implementation of strategies to enhance internal
security. My recent assent to the Nigerian Police Trust Fund
(Establishment) Act has created a legal framework to support our police
with increased fiscal resources to enhance their law enforcement
capabilities.
“These initiatives are being complemented by the ongoing recruitment
of 10,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force. This clearly
demonstrates our commitment to arrest the incidence of armed robbery,
kidnapping and other violent crimes across our nation. We remain equally
resolute in our efforts to combat militant attacks on our oil and gas
facilities in the Niger Delta and accelerate the Ogoni Clean-up to
address long-standing environmental challenges in that region.
“The recent redeployment of the Niger Delta Development Commission
from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to
the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs underscores our commitment to
enhance the living standards of our communities in the Niger Delta,
through coordinated and appropriate programmes.
“Our attention is increasingly being focused on cyber-crimes and the
abuse of technology through hate speech and other divisive material
being propagated on social media. Whilst we uphold the Constitutional
rights of our people to freedom of expression and association, where the
purported exercise of these rights infringes on the rights of other
citizens or threatens to undermine our National Security, we will take
firm and decisive action.
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