By Nasir Kura
President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday that the present administration would deal decisively with those causing violence and social unrest in the country.
Speaking at the maiden celebration of June 12 as Democracy Day in Abuja, the president those who are corrupt would also be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.
He said the government would not tolerate actions by any individual or groups of individuals who seek to attack nation’s way of life.
“We will crack down on those who incite ordinary innocent people to violence and unrest. We will ensure that such actions are met with the strong arm of the law,’’ he said.
The president assured Nigerians that he would abide by his oath of office continue to work hard to improve the quality of life of all citizens irrespective of their socio-political affiliations.
“Nation building takes time. But we must take solace in the knowledge that this country, our country, has everything we require to make Nigeria prosper.
“In my first term, we put Nigeria back on its feet. We are working again despite a difficult environment in oil on which we depend too much for our exports.
“We encountered huge resistance from vested interests who do not want CHANGE, But CHANGE has come, we now must move to the NEXT LEVEL. By the Grace of God, I intend to keep the oath I have made today and to serve as President for all Nigerians,” he said.
He said greater investments would be made by the present administration in rural communities to uplift the standard of living of rural dwellers.
