By John Ogunsemore
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that 2025 holds great prospects for Nigerians despite the challenges of the past year.
He stated this in a New Year message shared on X.
Jonathan said 2024 was a challenging year but Nigerians triumphed through a shared commitment and determination, urging them to approach 2025 with faith and optimism and continue to demonstrate the spirit of resilience and courage in the pursuit of goals and national aspirations.
The statement reads, “It is with gratitude to God that I welcome you to this New Year, 2025.
“This year holds great prospects for us all, both as individuals and collectively as a country, despite the challenges we face.
“Let us approach the year with faith and optimism and continue to demonstrate the spirit of resilience and courage in the pursuit of goals and national aspirations.
“Last year was challenging in many ways but our shared commitment and determination made us triumph over the many trials that we faced both as individuals and as nation.
“These experiences provide lessons that can serve as inspiration towards a better and prosperous future for us all this New Year.”
He added, “This year, let us commit to diligence, sincerity and pursue justice and peace every day and everywhere.
“Let our conduct be defined by love, sacrifice, peace, and unity.”