In a heartfelt Christmas Day message, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reassured Nigerians of his administration’s unwavering commitment to alleviating the suffering of the masses and expressed optimism for a new era of prosperity.
“Be confident that by the strength of our joint endeavor, we will shortly emerge into a new dawn of prosperity, peace, and irreversible progress,” President Tinubu declared. He urged the nation to remember and pray for the men and women of the armed forces working tirelessly for the safety of the country.
President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, emphasized that building Nigeria requires collective effort, urging citizens to be good ambassadors. Ngelale made these remarks during a live television interview.
In a notable development, Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu, who is currently vacationing in Lagos for the Christmas holiday. During the visit, Soyinka presented a 7-point agenda outlining ways to move the country forward. Known for his advocacy of good governance, Soyinka refrained from criticizing the president, stating that he would give him one year to find his bearings.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, popularly known as the “dancing governor” for his viral dance moves, shared the inspiration behind his love for dancing in a special interview with Arise Morning Show Anchor, Ojy Okpe.
Meanwhile, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holding, hosted an extravagant all-white Christmas party over the weekend. The event, attended by prominent figures in Nigeria, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and billionaire businessman Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, brought together the nation’s movers and shakers in a celebration of unity and camaraderie.