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<p>Former President Goodluck Jonathan says citizens and leaders must match patriotism with a renewed sense of duty as Nigeria enters 2026.</p>
<p>In his New Year message to Nigerians, Jonathan said leadership at all levels must be rooted in service and guided by humility, integrity, and a sincere commitment to the welfare of the people.</p>
<p>“It is through shared responsibility, mutual respect, and steadfast dedication to the national interest that Nigeria can continue on the path toward stability and inclusive development,” he said.</p><div class="5qUmo7AJ" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>While giving thanks for the gift of life and new beginnings, the former president described 2026 as “a year that invites hope and reflection”.</p>
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<p>Jonathan acknowledged that the outgoing year was marked by economic pressures and persistent insecurity, which, he said, tested the nation’s resilience and brought hardship to many families.</p>
<p>“The period behind us has not been without its trials. As a nation and as individuals, we have confronted economic pressures and persistent insecurity, challenges that have tested our resilience and, for many families, brought hardship and loss,” he said.</p>
<p>“These experiences remind us of the responsibility we bear toward one another and the importance of people-orientated leadership.</p>
<p>“Yet, even in these difficult circumstances, the enduring character of the Nigerian people has remained evident. Across our communities, we have continued to see courage, solidarity, and a quiet determination to persevere. Our shared values, our diversity, and our collective belief in a better tomorrow have sustained us through uncertainty.</p>
<p>“This spirit of resilience is one of our nation’s greatest strengths. It is the foundation upon which unity, peace, and lasting progress must continue to be built.”</p>
<p>He added that resilience remains one of the country’s greatest strengths and the foundation for unity, peace, and lasting progress.</p>
<p>“As we move forward into 2026, let us renew our commitment to the ideals that bind us together as one people,” the former president said.</p>
<p>“Patriotism must be matched with a renewed sense of duty by citizens and leaders alike. Leadership at all levels must be anchored in service, guided by humility, integrity, and a sincere commitment to the welfare of the people.</p>
<p>“It is through shared responsibility, mutual respect, and steadfast dedication to the national interest that Nigeria can continue on the path toward stability and inclusive development.</p>
<p>“I wish you and your families a peaceful, healthy, and fulfilling year ahead, and I pray that our nation advances steadily toward unity, justice, and shared prosperity.”</p>
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