Some Lagos residents have expressed optimism that the New Year would be better than previous years in diverse ways.
Some of them who spoke in Lagos on Wednesday, said they were not able to fulfill their resolutions for the year 2019.
They said it was filled with high and low moments and hoped for a better 2020.
Mr Olatunbosun Ajayi, a civil servant, said he hoped his hanging benefits in the previous year would be delivered to him in 2020.
“My first expectation is that God should spare my life and my family to witness the year in good health and sound mind.
“I also pray that all my hanging benefits in the previous year would be delivered to me by the first quarter of the year,” he said.
Mr Precious Nelvis, a businessman, said he believed the New Year would bring about new opportunities and economic turnaround.
“ The year 2019 was very good to me because I accomplished most of the things I set out to do. I got a car, rented an apartment, and I got engaged to the love of my life.
“In 2020, I want to acquire more property, expand my business and move on as a young man,” he said.
Saint Paul, a film maker, said, “2019 like any other year was very hectic, but I thank God that I survived it.
“My expectation for 2020 is that my family and I move closer to God and be in Christ.”
Similarly, Mrs Ann Ologbese, a Customer Service Consultant, said her desire was to move closer to God, get a part time job and acquire more skills.
Peter Lawson, a mechanical engineer, said his resolution was to get married and bid bachelorhood farewell.
“I had so many dreams in 2019 and I was able to achieve them.
“The only thing I was not able to achieve was to get married. In 2020, I am bidding bachelorhood farewell,” he said.
Also, Mr Solomon Odewale, a teacher, said he hoped to get married, establish a business, and expand his career.
Miss Benedicta Chuwah, a beauty consultant, said the year was going to be a learning year for her, as she would take on new adventures and businesses.
“I will like to improve in so many ways especially in my business, build my own team and impact the lives of others.
“I can not wait to witness the goodness the new year has in store for me,” she said.
Mrs Anthonia Lawal, a trader said she hoped for improved economy and standard of living in the New Year.
She called on government at all levels to make polices that would reduce the sufferings of Nigerians and make their lives better
“I had so many plans in 2019, but I was not able to achieve all due to financial constraints.
“Everywhere is tense, people don’t have money and high rate of unemployment persists.
“I hope this year, both federal and state governments will put measures in place that will reduce the sufferings of Nigerians and improve our standard of living,” she said.
