Browsing: Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari

But for that reason was Muhammadu Buhari born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, present day Katsina State. For that reason he came to the world. To serve humanity, serve his country, and make a huge difference. He was sent here to show that it is possible to be squeaky clean, play according to the rules, and live for others, not for primitive accumulation

President Muhammadu Buhari announced this in the 2017 budget estimates at the National Assembly, Abuja.

The governor said great Africans like former President Goodluck Jonathan, President John Mahama of Ghana and others who have lost elections and conceded defeat were in the best position to intervene in Gambia and not someone like Buhari, who lost election three times and never conceded defeat

He said: “About a month ago, I spoke with the President of Chad and I was pleased that a number of Chadians and Nigerians that were Boko Haram members are surrendering to him en-masse. The good news I have is that the end of the raining season has come in the North eastern region of Nigeria

The request, which was introduced for consideration by the Leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume, and seconded by Senator Emmanuel Bwacha at plenary, was rejected by majority of the senators in a voice vote

“As for me, I have complete faith that Nigeria will emerge from this crisis strong, united, prosperous and secured.
“I believe that all these will come to fruition in the life time of this government, the life time of these executives, legislature and the judiciary

He said the global community’s appreciation of the giant strides that have been made by Buhari’s Administration in fighting terrorism and corruption, as well as in deftly managing the nation’s economy at a time of global economic downturn, is an indication that the Administration is on course in its quest to ensure a better life for the people

But in a decision to upgrade and elevate the governance structure, the President has approved a modification of the structure by putting Cabinet Ministers in charge of governmental response to the humanitarian emergency caused by the insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country

One hundred and ninety-five countries adopted the first-ever universal, legally-binding global climate deal at the Paris climate conference (COP21) in December, 2015

The President, who specially recognised corps members from the Niger Delta and the South East states serving in Daura, praised the vision of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, in setting up the scheme in 1973

The President said he is studying the details of the report before announcing appropriate response in due course.
In a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari announced his commitment to human rights, saying it remains unchanged because it is a cardinal component of the democratic order

In her address, Oyo-Ita had similarly called on public servants across the country to embrace an inclusive and citizen oriented service delivery.
“This is the only option for us in the Civil Service of the Federation as we have resolved to embrace the change agenda of government,” she said.
She recalled that she had embarked on robust engagement with critical stakeholder in the Federal Civil Service shortly after her appointment

The report further reveals that in June 2015, the Federal Government received N173.91 billion made up of N159.72 billion for consolidated revenue fund, N3.27 billion for share of derivation and ecology, N1.63 billion for Stabilization fund, N5.49bn for development of natural resources, and N3.78 billion for the Federal Capital Territory Administration

Mohammed acknowledged the concerns raised by stakeholders on the perceived slow pace of the clean up, saying: “Nigerians have a right to voice their concerns.

“All these are ways and means of energising the economy and deal with some of the harshest problems like poverty,” says the Vice President, while also adding that despite the current economic conditions in the country, there is great hope

In a letter dated July 18 and read by the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, at plenary, Buhari also sought the approval for 18 others as directors and members of the commission

In a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, Ita-Giwa argued that her people are not cowards and that their silence should not be mistaken for weakness

Receiving the Letter of Credence of the High Commissioner of the Republic of India, Nagabhushana Reddy, at the State House, President Buhari said Nigeria will strengthen cooperation with the Asian country on education, technology transfer and military training

The group also passed a vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari on his fight against corruption and his performance in the last one year.
Addressing journalists during a solidarity match for President Buhari, the National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Sunday Attah, said those calling for Nigeria’s restructuring are enemies of the country

Despite competing priorities on security and the economic downturn in the country, the President assured the AU envoy that Nigeria will also play a central role in seeking the EU and the UN to strengthen their support for crisis-prone African countriesbu