President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria as a country, has learnt from its painful past, following failed attempts to divide the country. He said the loss of over two million lives in an attempt to divide the country was too painful, and should never be allowed to happen again.
The president who made the statement while hosting All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leaders from the six geo-political zones of the country at the Presidential Villa, also said their are interest groups in the country who still use ethnicity and religion to cause problems in the country.
The president also used the opportunity to enjoined Nigerian youth to be prepared for huge responsibilities as they will eventually take over the leadership of the country in the future.
“Whether we like it or not, we will someday handover to youths. And you have to brace up for leadership. Some interest groups will come up with ethnic, religious issues, but you have to look at the broader picture.
“After I was released and nothing was found on me I took an interest in politics. This is what pushed me into partisan politics; to serve with integrity. So I decided to try leadership as a civilian, after taking off the military uniform,’’ he added.
On his second tenure, the president assured that he would be more firm, focused and relentless in delivering results, especially in securing the country, stimulating the economy to work for all, and fighting corruption.