Jonathan made the promise in his remarks at the Fourth Presidential National Prayer Breakfast held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said, “Today, our prayers are with the
victims of Boko Haram, their families and loved ones. The last tragedy
of these heinous ideology occurred while we were preparing to mark the
resurrection of our Lord at Easter, bringing sorrow to many families.
“The government is offering all
assistance to support the affected families as the security agencies
work tirelessly to unravel the scourge of this evil and to forestall
further senseless desecration of our homeland.
“And of course, no matter what the
government does, we cannot recover the dead but one thing we promise is
that all those who took part in that act will surely pay for it.”
The President said Nigerians need to rely on God to pursue peace and overcome enemies of the nation.
While thanking Nigerians for their
prayers, Jonathan said their love for the country gives him hope and
encouragement to do more for the good of Nigeria.
He said with the determination and
commitment of all and with God on the side of the country, the nation
would overcome its challenges which he described as temporary and
ephemeral.
“I urge you not to relent in your prayers
and dedication because overcoming the present challenges we face may
look impossible with men, but with God, all things are possible.
“This is clearly seen in the scriptures and this is my faith. This is one of the things that make me smile whenever you see me.
“Nigeria is our home and it cannot be abandoned to anyone else,” the President declared.
The President added that no criminal would be able to stop the country from reaching its destination.
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