Buhari working to ensure better livelihoods for all Nigerians - SGF
- Boss Mustapha said President Muhammadu Buhari is working towards ensuring better livelihood for all Nigerians
- The secretary to the government of the federation said Nigeria has not reached its full potential yet
- Mustapha, however, expressed optimism in the Buhari administration to deliver
The secretary to the government of the federation, Boss Mustapha, assured Nigerians of President Muhammadu Buhari`s efforts to ensure better livelihoods for all the citizenry of the country.
Mustapha gave the assurance on Monday, September 23, in Abuja, at a news conference organised by his office to highlight some of the key activities to mark Nigeria's 59th Independence Day Anniversary.
Represented by Gabriel Aduda, permanent secretary, economy and political affairs office, SGF office, Mustapha said the struggle for Nigeria’s independence from its inception was not an easy one.
According to him, it was as a result of intellectual prowess, patriotic zeal, as well as love of country that enabled our forebears to succeed in their struggle.
He said: “Nigeria’s leaders since then have made varied contributions to building our nation state. Above all, efforts have been made to ensure that the country remains united despite diverse challenges, which are not unexpected in a multicultural society such as ours.
“Independence Day for us is a joyous occasion, but also a sobering one because we are beset with a lot of developmental challenges looking at how far we have come."
Mustapha said Nigeria ought to be far ahead of where it is right now, adding that President Buhari’s administration is not sitting on its oars, but working to ensure better livelihoods for the Nigerian people.
He said it was Mr President's avowed determination to bequeath to the nation, a long-lasting legacy of improved infrastructural facilities and a better economy across the length and breadth of the country.
Earlier, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, who was represented by Grace Gekpe, permanent secretary of the ministry, said Nigeria had gone far as a nation at 59th celebration.
“God has kept us for this 59th years and it is our belief that we will wax stronger even as we move on to the next level.
“It is a good thing that we have clocked 59th years old, we`ve gone far as a nation and God has been so faithful to us.
“And it is our belief that a lot of things will happen in this anniversary celebration, there will be a lot of policies and programs that will be implemented effectively beyond this 59th anniversary,” he said.
PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update
Recall that President Buhari promised that 10 million Nigerians would be out of poverty in the next 10 years, according to his deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Osinbajo made this known on Thursday, September 12, at Abdullahi Fodio palace in Birnin Kebbi when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar.
NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have upgraded to serve you better
Nigerians set 2nd term agenda for President Buhari | - on Legit TV
Source: Legit.ng
