"Let us put the past behind us and move on" - CAN president urges the nation

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January 1, 2016 6:22 PM

"I urge all Nigerians to join forces in the New Year and work towards the general good of the country."

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

Christian Association of Nigeria president, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has congratulated Nigerians on the New Year and has shared his words of encouragement to the nation.

In his New Year speech, which he made in Abuja, he said, “Indeed, the year 2015 tested our resolve as a nation to forge ahead despite the daunting challenges.

“As we join the rest of the world to mark the end of a turbulent year and beginning of another year, I want to congratulate all Nigerians on being resolute in 2015.As we celebrate the New Year, I urge all citizens to reflect on the challenges that impeded Nigeria’s progress with a view to tackling them.

“Let us put the wrongs of the past behind us and move on as a nation. Nigerians must fight to defeat the ills that have retarded the growth of our country and promote those positive virtues that are capable of repositioning its economy.

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“I urge all Nigerians to join forces in the New Year and work towards the general good of the country. I also urge us all to stand firm in support of state apparatuses to defeat the evil of insurgency and other vices confronting the country.

“It is high time all Nigerians put aside their differences and work with relevant authorities in the New Year to move our country forward. Let us all emulate the teachings of the Holy Books and promote what is genuinely represented in the scriptures.

“May the spirit of the season, which is manifested in joy, peace, sacrifice, continue to guide our actions in the New Year.”

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