Buhari said “I assure all Nigerians and friends of the country, once again, that my administration will not rest on its oars until the ungodly terrorist sect is totally eliminated from our country.”
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Buhari made this declaration during his maiden Children’s Day speech on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
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He made this declaration during his maiden Children’s Day speech on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
Buhari also expressed joy that the rescued Chibok girl, Amina Ali Nkeki,and other children will celebrate with their families on Children’s Day.
He also said “As peace gradually returns to the insurgency-ravaged North-Eastern States, the Federal Government will continue to work diligently to ensure the rapid and full reintegration and rehabilitation of all internally displaced persons, including orphaned children in the region.
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“We will also sustain and strengthen ongoing actions to protect children more effectively from violence, child-labour, child-trafficking, forced marriages and other related offences.”
Mr. President also called on the children to imbibe the attitude of service and patriotism, which he said is needed to make Nigeria great again.
He also said the youth have a significant role to play in the development of Nigeria and upholding of democratic institutions.
President Buhari also assured Nigerians that he will fulfil all his campaign promises.
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