By Chimezie Godfrey
Former Governor of Kaduna State and Senator, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, courage and collective responsibility as the country transits into the New Year, while calling on governments to decisively tackle insecurity and economic hardship.
In a New Year message released on December 31, 2025, Makarfi said 2025 was a challenging year marked by economic difficulties, insecurity and uncertainty, but stressed that the future holds renewed hope.
“As we exit 2025, I extend greetings and best wishes to all Nigerians,” Makarfi said. “The new year offers us an opportunity to strengthen our resolve to confront and overcome our challenges together as a people united by shared hopes and a promising destiny.”
He emphasized that Nigeria’s diversity remains its greatest asset, urging citizens to see it as a tool for rebuilding unity and national cohesion.
“One big endowment that God has blessed us with is our diversity in both human and material resources,” he said. “Using this, we can rekindle hope and reinforce unity across all lines.”
Makarfi appealed to leaders at all levels to intensify efforts to eradicate insecurity and implement policies that would ease the economic burden on Nigerians.
“I appeal to governments at all levels to upscale efforts aimed at decisively wiping out all forms of insecurity and introduce measures to ease the burdens imposed by the economic difficulties ravaging the country,” he stated.
He prayed for a New Year marked by peace, improved security and economic recovery.
“Happy New Year, and may God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Makarfi added.