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2018: Every Nigerian deserves a chance to better life – Saraki

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Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki says Nigerians deserve a better life

Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has noted that every Nigerian deserve a chance to live a better life in his Happy New Year message.

Saraki wished Nigerians happiness as they begin 2018, noting that, 2017 had its challenges.

“Yes, we all know that the end of one year and the beginning of another is a time that is full of hope for the future and reflections on the past.

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“While 2017 was a challenging year for many families across the country, we must all look forward with the simple understanding that better days lie ahead.

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“Although we still have much to achieve individually and collectively, in this new year, let us all rise up with courage and determination to make Nigeria better.

He then noted that the standard of living could be better and that they Senate was doing its best. “Every Nigerian deserves a chance to live a better life,” he said.

“This is why the Senate, and the 8th National Assembly as a whole, will continue to collaborate with the executive to ensure that all the policies and programmes of the present administration that are targeted at making life more meaningful for people across the country become actualized.

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“We will not spare any efforts in passing laws that will serve as catalysts for our economic stability and growth.

“We will always continue pushing to pass pieces of legislation that will help make Nigerian businesses thrive across the nation.

“We will also continue to work hard to pass Bills that will help to put more money back in the pockets of every Nigerian man and woman — as well as create more jobs and opportunities for all our young people.

“God has blessed Nigeria with all the potential that it needs to have a strong economy that can take care of its growing population.

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He noted that the country remained underdeveloped. “However, it is unfortunate that there is still much underdevelopment in the country.

“Most of the problems that are now threatening the unity, progress and peace of Nigeria are rooted in the poor state of the economy.

“Therefore, there is a need for governments at all levels and to citizenry to work together this year to ensure the success of policies that have been set-up to rebuild the economy, attract more foreign investment, and make the nation more self-sufficient.

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