BUHARI RESTATES COMMITMENT TO FIGHT CORRUPTION

I’ll reposition Nigeria for good – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians of his commitment to reposition the country for good.

According to a statement issued by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, the president said this when he received associations of farmers, businessmen, youth leaders, elders and politicians from Katsina at his hometown inDaura on Monday.

He said “he returned to the country with renewed hope and strength to pursue policies that will improve the livelihood of the people, and reposition Nigeria for good”.

“Considering the challenges we are facing as a nation, we have been doing our best to provide sustainable solutions, and we will keep doing our best,” he said.

“I am happy you came here today, and I am thankful for all the prayers. You are leaders of various groups at the grassroots, and you are closer to the people so you understand these problems as well. We need your support.”

In his remarks, the leader of the group of associations, Zannan-Daura, Sani Ahmed Daura, said the president’s return signalled God’s interest in turning around the fortunes of the country.
“On behalf of all the elders here, we are grateful to God you returned alive, and in good health,” he said.

Daura, a former assistant inspector-general of police, said the president’s life of patience, endurance and contentment was exemplary, praying that God would give him more strength and wisdom to lead the country.

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to the fight against corruption and other social vices which have hindered the development of the country.

Buhari made the pledge in Daura, Katsina State, on Monday when he received members of Daura Elders Committee who paid him a courtesy visit.

“We will not relent in our efforts to free this country from corrupt practices, insurgency and maladministration,’’ he promised.
The president urged Nigerians to fear God, be just and fair in their public and private engagements.

He thanked members of the committee for the visit and added: “we are committed and determined to entrenching democratic values.’’
Earlier, the Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Lawal Aliyu, told the president that they were at his house to felicitate with him and wish him well.
Aliyu, who holds the traditional title of Ubandoman Daura, said the committee had always prayed for the wellbeing of the president and Nigeria.
“We are happy that you are home and in high spirits,” he said.