Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and his deputy, Idris Wase have called on Nigerians to keep hope alive, congratulating them for witnessing the year 2021 despite the challenges of the past year.
In a New Year message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, Gbajabiamila said Nigerians should use the experiences of the preceding year, 2020, which he described as very challenging, to work towards a better 2021, expressing optimism for a lot of positives in the new year.
Gbajabiamila also called for continuous unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, saying “we have no other country than Nigeria; this is the only country we can call ours.
“It is my hope and prayer that the year 2021 will be better than all the preceding years of our nation’s history. In this New Year, let’s remain resolute and determined in our nationhood. Yes, we may be going through challenges as a nation, but with our collective determination, we shall overcome”.
In his own message through his chief press secretary, Umar Puma, deputy speaker Wase who urged Nigerians not to despair inspite of the challenges bedeviling the country, advised them to believe in the prosperity of the country.
“On behalf of my family, constituents and indeed the House of Representatives, I wish to heartily rejoice with all our countrymen and women for seeing off the year 2020 and successfully entering 2021.
“I thank the Almighty Allah for keeping us going and keeping Nigeria as one in spite of the challenges we have had in the last decade.
“God had a reason for keeping Nigeria as one united entity. I urge you not to despair but to remain patriotic as ever and believe that no matter how difficult things may be, there will be light at the end of the tunnel”, he said.
