Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has appreciated the Ministers, the staff for giving their best, working closely together, despite many odds and challenges, and sustaining the synergy that translated into many achievements.
Buhari who expressed gratitude at the valedictory session of Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja on Wednesday, met with staff of the State House, which is part of the countdown on his eight years of administration, for all the support and loyalty.
In his remark, the Nigerian President thanked all the ministers for their steadfastness in pursuing the goals of the administration, urging support for the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even from outside government.
He directed the Ministers to tidy up their work and avoid last-minute rush that could compromise the good deeds they had done over the years. “I am proud to say we gave our best,’’ the President said.
According to him, “In the cause of our years together, ranging from our newest addition to the oldest members of the team for the past seven and half years, we have differed on many issues.
“I urge that we understand that those positions were for the collective good, and no one should keep grievances, carry these differences forward. “For those of us that will not directly be in government, I know that I am one of such.
“I ask that we continue to provide our support, in whatever way we can, if called upon by our great party, All Progressives Congress (APC) that gave us the platform to stand and we must continue to support it in every way we can,’’ he said.
In a statement released by his aide, the President attributed all the good work and goodwill received by the administration to God’s intervention, adding, “I also thank God for the strength and for keeping us together.’’
“I look forward to a great many of you, disproving that Daura has not become too distant because I am no longer Mr President.
“I will also be happy to do the many things that I have not been able to since May 29th, 2015, one of such is my favorite pastime of taking care of my cattle.
“I wish all of us the best and hope to hear good news whenever any of our names are mentioned. Thank you and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,’’ he stated.
Buhari also met with members of Staff of the State House, lauding both the senior and junior workers for supporting his administration for eight years.
He noted that the administration had stretched to accommodate the views of workers and to meet some of their needs, within the available resources.