2017 Budget Will End Nigeria’s Economic Woes – President Buhari

ABUJA—President Muhammadu Buhari last night expressed optimism that the proposed 2017 budget would not end the current economic recession facing Nigeria but would also shoot the country into economic prosperity.

He also enjoined Nigerians not to be deterred by the reality of the “temporary challenges” but should be strengthened by them.
The encouragement were the highlights of the president’s address to Nigerians on the occasion of 2016 Eid-el-maulud celebrations today.
Meanwhile, the president who wished Nigerians especially muslims a happy Eid-el-maulud celebration is billed to lay the budget estimates before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

The address read in full: “Dear Compatriots, again the calendar of life has brought us into another period of celebration, and deep reflection.
Celebration, because we are marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), and deep reflection, because it is another opportunity of pausing, taking a deep breath and reflecting on the current realities before us.

“First of all, I wish all Muslims a happy and memorable celebration of the birth of the great Prophet, through whose teachings, particularly on peaceful living, tolerance, sobriety, generosity, sacrifice and honesty, and wisdom, the nation has gained immensely in building a harmonious and prosperous society.

“The universal truths of the Prophet’s values remain unchanged.
“Against all odds, we have used these pillars of strength in securing a just and fair society, and our efforts are beginning to yield dividends in curbing terrorism, corruption and other crimes that devalue our humanity.

“The reality of the temporary challenges should not undermine our hope, reverse our collective will to succeed, or divide us; rather it should remind us of why we need to stay together, fight together and succeed together.

“As we look forward to 2017 with hope and huge expectations, let me assure you that with collective dedication and hard work, we will overcome the mountain of economic difficulties, and return our country to the path of prosperity.”

Church Building Mishap: Akwa Ibom Governor Orders Arrest Of Contractor

A high-powered panel of inquiry to ascertain the immediate and
remote causes leading to the collapse of the building with a view
to forestalling the recurrence of such incident and bring to book
persons found to have compromised professional standards in
the construction of the building.


Governor Udom Emmanuel also has declared Sunday and
Monday two days of mourning for victims of the church building
collapse.

The 2-day mourning period will be rounded off with a Solemn
Assembly at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Uyo on
Monday December 12, 2016 by 4.pm prompt.


The State Government will bear the medical cost of all those
injured as we have never had such a shocking incident in the
history of our dear state.

The Governor urges all citizens and friends of the state to continueto pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in this incident.
Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel on Saturday escaped death at the Reigners Bible Church where he attended the Bishopric Enthronement of the church’s founder, Apostle Akan Week.