PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, said most of the notable terror
suspects in the country have been arrested and were in the custody of
security agencies.
He, therefore, expressed confidence that the
security situation of the country would continue to improve, especially
with the prayers of Nigerians.
Speaking at the New Year Service
of the All Saints Anglican Church, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, he reiterated his
belief that 2013 would be better for Nigerians in terms of improvement
in the quality of life.
According to him, “we shall overcome terrorism, kidnapping and armed robbery with more prayers from the church.
“Most
of the terror suspects have been arrested. Most people will not know
what the security agencies have been doing. The people who bombed Police
Headquarters, UN (United Nations) House and St. Theresa’s Catholic
Church in Madalla have been arrested. We will continue to improve
security.
“The New Year will be better for the country. We have a
huge population and we will continue to provide employment for our
people and encourage entrepreneurship.”
Noting that prayers had
been helpful in stabilising the country at times of challenge, President
Jonathan recalled that “there was a time the country was drifting and
everyone thought the country will not endure, but the prayers rescued
us.”
In his sermon, the Primate of the Anglican Communion,
Nicholas Okoh, who noted that the Anglican Church all over the world
was celebrating the naming and circumcision of Jesus Christ, as well as
the New year, urged Nigerians to “circumcise their hearts.”
He
also challenged politicians, teachers and academics as well as students
who dress indecently on campuses to also “circumcise their hearts.”
The First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, read the first lesson taken from Genesis 17: 9-16.
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