President Muhammadu Buhari, in his text speech said that the period of ailment he passed through has been an opportunity for great reflection. He said that If he had an illusion that he would always be with Nigerians, that illusion is gone now. Stressing that he will not always be with Nigerians but Nigeria will always be with them.
His words, "For me, this period of ailment has been an opportunity for great reflection. If I had an illusion that I would always be with you, that illusion is gone now. I will not always be with you. But I know that Nigeria will always be with you. I, therefore, come back with a renewed commitment to leave a better nation for you all. In the little time that I have left in this role as your president, I want to see a more united Nigeria for all.
"Our unity can only come if we create an equitable and just nation.
"I have had time to look at Nigeria from outside. I have watched with great interest how the wheels of the nation work from afar. They are not working well. All that we were afraid of are happening now.
"We shall confront them. But more importantly, we shall confront the nursery where the anomalies are bred.
