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Ten quotes by Buhari on Success, Unity and Corruption

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2 years ago

2022/03/05

“I tried to become president three times and I lost, but I was lucky the fourth time, l became one, so I can’t complain.” – December 3, 2018

“The path to nationhood is often fraught with unpredictable difficulties and challenges, and most tried and tested nations have often prevailed through dogged determination, resilience, concerted commitment to unity, and the conviction that the whole of the nation, standing together against all odds, is by far greater and would ultimately be more prosperous and viable than the sum of its distinguishable parts.” – January 1, 2022.

“The seeds of violence are planted in people’s heads through words. Reckless utterances of a few have led to losses of many innocent lives and destruction of properties.” – October 1, 2021

“We must deal not only with the symptoms of conflict but also the immediate causes that fuel conflicts in the first place. These include poor and undemocratic governance, human rights abuses, poverty, ignorance, injustice and inequalities.” – September 24, 2021.

“Corruption across national borders has a huge negative impact on the stability, peace, and economic prospects of millions, particularly in developing countries.” – September 24, 2021.

“The stereotype of thinking of ourselves as coming from one part of the country before seeing ourselves as Nigerians is a key starting point to project us on the road to our deserved nation’s evolution and integration.” – October 1, 2020.

“Nigeria is not a country for Mr. President, any ruling or opposition party but a country for all of us and we must play our part, irrespective of challenges we face, to make this country what we desire.” – October 1, 2020.

“The problems with our electoral process are mainly human induced as desperate desire for power leads to desperate attempts to gain power and office.” – October 1, 2020.