Buhari’s confession: It’s not easy fulfilling change promises

President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged that it is not an easy thing fulfilling the change he promised Nigerians during his electioneering campaigns.

He stated this while promising that he is committed to fulfilling those promises, adding that through the help of God, hard work and sound vision, he was sure to realise his electoral promises.

President Buhari said this on Friday at the graduation ceremony of Course 24 of the National Defence College, Abuja, where he was the Special Guest of Honour.

“Let me assure you all that this administration is committed to bequeathing to this nation, a new orientation in leadership that will be service-driven and committed to the realisation of its promises to the electorates.

“We are however not under any illusions that this task is an easy one. But we have put our trust in God knowing that with hard work and sound vision, we will triumph,” he said.

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The president who also spoke on the issue of worsening security situation in Nigeria and incessant attacks by herdsmen said:

“On the matter of herdsmen/farmers clashes, I wish to state that this administration will not tolerate or condone acts of banditry and criminality, under any guise. As such, our security agencies have been mandated to deal with such acts decisively.

” Let me state that this administration has been working assiduously in conjunction with our local and international partners, to rebuild damaged communities in North East part of our country.

“Similarly, we are committed to tackling the issues of underdevelopment and neglect in the Niger Delta area. This is a priority we have set before us and we intend to make appreciable gains in correcting the ills of the past in the Niger Delta by assuaging inherent grievances.”

By Ebere Ndukwu …

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