As the clock struck midnight, signaling the arrival of the new year, Nigerians were filled with excitement and anticipation.
Many people reflected on their experiences in 2023 and expressed their hopes for a year free from the challenges of the past.
The year brought significant changes, including a transfer of power in the government after the general election.
Notable events included the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu during his May 29 inauguration ceremony and the ‘controversial’ redesigning of the naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Despite the difficulties, both the government and the citizens remained hopeful that the new year would bring much-needed relief.
Many citizens rang in the New Year on Sunday night with spectacular firework displays, lighting up the skies across the nation.
As the rest of the world rejoiced in the New Year, Sydney led the way as one of the first major cities to welcome 2024. It reinforced its reputation as the “New Year’s Eve capital of the world” with stunning fireworks displays over Australia’s Sydney Harbour and New Zealand’s tallest structure, the Sky Tower in Auckland.
Meanwhile, netizens expressed gratitude for witnessing the new year.
Seyi Tinubu wished, “Happy New Year, #2024WillBringYouMoreBlessings.”
Davido expressed, “2023 Was a great year! Thank you, God! For restoring happiness and Success in my life !! 2024 IM READY !! 🙏🏾
Actress Omoni Oboli celebrated, “Approved! Accepted! Congratulations all in 2024.”
Fathiawiilliams shared, “We have successfully reached the start of a new year and I am thrilled to share this moment with my incredible fan-mily! Welcome to 2024, everyone! Let us embrace this year with open arms and hope for it to exceed our expectations. Here’s making our mark in various domains, finding love and happiness, prioritising self-care and enjoying abundance. My dear darlings, I wholeheartedly wish you a beautiful and joyous new year.”
Kemi Afolabi anticipated, “As we step into 2024, I foresee a beginning of goodness and greatness in all of our lives and endeavors. Once again, many thanks. Let the blessings of the new year shower upon you all abundantly. Enjoy Go Grace immensely in the year 2024 and beyond. HAPPY NEW YEAR.”
Ambsia_kamanda tweeted, “Happy New Year in advance to everyone. I wish you all everything good you wish for yourself in the coming year. May you all live long to fulfill the goodness of God in your life in 2024. God bless❤.”
Ekitipikin said, “As the new year begins, We look to you for our hope, joy, and peace. Give us the courage to do all that you ask of us. Please also make us brave to not do what isn’t from you. Show us how to walk in grace and embrace your love for us even more…… AMEN 🙏.”