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At a time like this,
we need , more than ever before to hold
ourselves together in a high
spirit.We
need to sustain
the spirit of
goodness and belief in our commitment to the
objectives which have brought us together in
this
Organization.We
must neither be
overcome
nor run- over
by the burden of an unexpected political
development .We have all been in the top
gear of an historic political campaign ;and
all available indicators were positive and
indeed
encouraging.I believe it is a necessary
agenda ,one that was prompted by the
fundamental challenges
before our
nation.Although
a decision
has emerged
,the challenges remain relentless, dominant
and
problematic.This is both rational
and essential
for us to continue to be in good spirit and
remain steadfast in our
engagements.While we
keep to the elements of the Consensus
Agreement,we shall
remain undaunted.
I
wish to place on record ,my profound
gratitude and appreciation
to all and
everyone of you who have been involved out
of sheer conviction and dedication,in my
political and public affairs;especially so ,
in the 2011 Campaign Organization. The
Director-General, National Directors, Zonal
Coordinators
,State Coordinators and the
numerous stakeholders have all been
exceptional
in their
sacrifices
including
the exposure
of their
lives ,families
and businesses to extreme threats
and danger. I
wish to also sincerely recognize the huge
assistance
by our security
personnel , Gate Keepers ,Office Keepers,
Drivers, Media men and women in the print ,
broadcast and online network. I appreciate
your efforts
in the firm
belief that our relationship are likely to
grow
beyond this
phase of of my political enterprise; indeed,
for some of you it has been a continuing
life-long relationship for which I am deeply
obliged.
I
wish to
specially thank the Youths
and the Women ,
as individuals and as organized
associations; and all the numerous Pro-IBB
Groups
and Admiresr
all over the length and
breadth of this
great nation.Wile their activism may be
unduly affected
the current
state of affairs in the political
campaigns,
their commitment is certainly not lost to me
nor to history.Who knows:for at a time like
this, we may all rebound!
Beyond the crrent political campaigns, I am
,in due course , going to address the
process of sustaining our vision and
commitment to Governance, National
Development and
the Values of a Productive Economy and a
caring Society.At a time like this, we shall
continue to give hope and optimism,not
despair and resignation as the driving
forces of our continued involvements in the
affairs of our country.
Once more, I thank you
all.Good bless you manifestly;and God bless
Nigeria.
Ibrahim Badamasi
Babangida , GCFR
(November 25,2010)
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