In a heartfelt New Year message shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has charged Nigerians to approach 2025 with hope, resilience, and a commitment to unity. Reflecting on the trials of the past year, Jonathan called on citizens to draw lessons from their experiences and use them as a foundation for a brighter future.
“It is with gratitude to God that I welcome you all 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,” he explains.
His message resonated critically with the realities of 2024, a year marked by economic and social challenges. Yet, his tone remained optimistic, reminding Nigerians of their shared strength and ability to overcome adversity.
“Last year was challenging in many ways, but our shared commitment and determination made us triumph over the many trials we faced, both as individuals and as a nation,” Jonathan wrote. With this reflection, he encouraged Nigerians to maintain their resilience and optimism as they step into the new year.
His message emphasized values that define progress and harmony: diligence, sincerity, justice, and peace. He urged Nigerians to integrate these principles into their daily lives, writing, “This year, let us commit to diligence and sincerity and pursue justice and peace every day and everywhere. Let our conduct be defined by love, sacrifice, peace, and unity.”
Jonathan urged citizens across the nation to continue on the move for unity and collective effort. The former president’s words struck a chord, especially as Nigerians look toward finding solutions to persistent challenges.
“May we succeed and prosper in all spheres,” Jonathan said, signing off with a heartfelt “Happy New Year.”
His message not only celebrated the arrival of 2025 but also served as a rallying call for all Nigerians to work together in building a nation defined by resilience, hope, and unity.
