The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has said President Bola Tinubu’s New Year message was the first positive speech he had listened to since he took over power in 2023.
Archbishop Kaigama said the promises of President Tinubu in his New Year message were positive to the citizens’ ears.
He stated this while delivering his Homily at a Special Memorial Church Service in honour of victims of the December 21, 2024 palliatives distribution stampede.
Recall that Naijaonpoint reported that at least 10 citizens died at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in Maitama, Abuja, while the parish was sharing Christmas rice palliative to the needy.
Archbishop Kaigama also commended the President’s statement that he would reduce the country’s current inflation rate from 34.6 percent to 15 percent.
“We started the new year with a very heartwarming broadcast by President Tinubu. The only broadcast that I enjoyed since he became president because it was quite positive.
“He says he was wishing every Nigerian a happy and prosperous new year. That is coming directly from.
“Mr. President. He was praying also that the year will bring joy, success and good health.
“He said, although 2024 posed numerous challenges to our citizens and households, in 2025, his government is committed to intensifying efforts to boost food production.
“And he continued that inflation will be reduced from its current high of 34.6 percent to 15 percent. That is coming from our president. Is that not positive? It’s positive,” he said.
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja added that he hoped to see the President take actions towards his words.
“Let’s pray and hope that this is translated into concrete reality. It’s not just about a speech, but about how it is translated concretely into practice.
“That is my prayer. And please join me in this prayer that this will happen and it must happen,” he added.