Don't write off Buhari's efforts to reposition Nigeria – David Mark

The Former Senate President, Senator David
Mark, has urged Nigerians not to write off the
efforts of the Federal Government led by
President Muhammadu Buhari in repositioning
the country in spite of the security and socio-
economic challenges.
Mark's call was contained in a statement signed
by his Media Assistant, Mr Paul Mumeh and
issued in Abuja on Thursday.
He, however, advised the Federal Government to
make the Nigerian people the focus of all its
actions and policies in order to uplift the living
standard of the citizens.
The former senate president also urged the
people to reciprocate government’s good
gestures by being law-abiding.
''We must at all times support constituted
authorities as that is the only way to promote
democracy, good governance, and development.
''This period calls for sober reflection and a
resolve to support the efforts of government to
overcome the challenges.'' The statement said.
He noted that the current security, economic,
and socio-political challenges in the country
could be overcome.
The statement, therefore, urged Nigerians not to
allow political differences to affect the national
interest, saying: ''all hands must be on deck to
protect the country.
''We must remember that the interest and
welfare of citizens remain the ultimate goal of
government.''
Mark called on both Christians and Muslims to
embrace one another in the spirit of the
Christmas season.
He advised Muslims to use the Christmas period
''which coincides with the celebration of the birth
of Prophet Muhammad'' to embrace peace, love
and ensure good neighbourliness.
''Christians and Muslims should imbibe the
true teachings of Jesus Christ and Prophet
Muhammad.'' He said.
On the relationship between the legislative and
the executive arms of government at the
national level, Marks said a positive synergy
must be formed without compromising the
constitutional mandates of each arm.
''This is so because it makes for a healthy and
smooth working relationship for public officers
to deliver the goods to the people.'' The
statement added.