President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory recitation of the National Pledge after the National Anthem at every official and public engagement.
According to him, the decision is to ensure absolute respect for national symbols, strengthen allegiance and fidelity to country and preserve Nigeria’s ethos and defining character.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City at Karsana, Abuja, yesterday, Tinubu emphasised the imperativeness of respecting national values, promoting the nation’s ideals and abiding by its established norms.
“Before I left home this morning, I asked for a printout of the National Pledge, and we have to relaunch it at this event. The relaunch is about being committed to the values, greatness, and hope of our country. It is our pledge to Nigeria, our country, to be faithful, loyal and honest. To serve Nigeria with all your strength – we saw it on the field of play yesterday. We were all rejoicing. Every one of us loves victory. We love to win. When you are positive and you are hopeful, Nigeria is winning.”
“We did not say it will be Eldorado and smooth all the way. But we are confident that this country will excel in all ramifications. We will defend our unity and uphold Nigeria’s glory in every way possible, because we are Nigerians, and we have no other country,” Tinubu said.
