From Victor Osula, Abuja
President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has considered his election as president of Nigeria as the greatest gift he could get in life and thanked Nigerians for voting for him.
He said this on the occasion of his 71st birthday, in a message to Nigerians, signed by him.
The message which reads in part below, contains his pledge to keep to his campaign promises to rebuild Nigeria and “renew the hope of the Nigerian people.”
He said; “I have already been given the greatest gift. A chance to lead and fulfil destiny. An opportunity to champion your aspirations and to bring about the Nigeria of your dreams.”
“I campaigned hard and made important promises. Those promises were not mere words; professed glibly or cynically to win support,” he added.
“They represent a bond that binds me to the task of creating a better Nigeria for the benefit of every Nigerian, whether you voted for me or not. I have prepared for this moment all my life, I will not fail.”
“I will, instead, use this day as an opportunity to reiterate my commitment to the great and important task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the hope of the Nigerian people. I campaigned hard and made important promises. Those promises were not mere words; professed glibly or cynically to win support.
“Henceforth, may growth, hope, peace and compassion stand proudly and ring loudly throughout the land. May we find the right way and the good courage to turn our beloved country into a strong, just and prosperous home for all. May Almighty God bless all Nigerians.”
