Posted on: 06:48 Sat, 09 Jul 2016



President Muhammadu Buhari says
his administration will not hide
anything from Nigerians in its
resolute commitment to restore the
economic fortunes of the country
and deliver prosperity to
Nigerians.

Receiving the Northern Christian
Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum at the
State House, Abuja on Friday,
President Buhari appealed to the
religious leaders not to lose hope in
the unity, stability and progress of
the country.

The President emphasised that the
Federal Government will continue
to prioritise the safety of lives and
property, in addition to equipping
Nigerian farmers with the right
tools, technology and techniques to
boost agriculture.

“ You must tell your followers the
truth about the country. We have
nothing to hide because we have no
other country but Nigeria.

“Tell them to give us a chance to
stabilize the country. Your concern
for the security, unemployment,
anti-corruption campaign and the
frequent altercations between
herdsmen and farmers are genuine
concerns.

“I know the Ministry of Agriculture
and the Governors Forum are doing
a lot to resolve the lingering crisis
between herdsmen and farmers,
we must give them a chance,’’ the
President said.

President Buhari thanked the
Christian leaders for their support
to the Federal Government’s anti-
corruption campaign and other
policies geared towards reviving
the economy.

“It is saddening that some of those
who stole from our national
resources put the money in their
personal accounts.

“However, it is gratifying that those
who stole money and shared funds
meant for the purchase of arms for
our military are regretting their
actions and they will regret more.

“Those caught in corruption will
have themselves to blame,’’ he said.

In his remarks, leader of the
Forum, Pastor Aminchi Habu called
on Nigerians to support the
President’s anti-corruption war
and his vision to restore the lost
glory of Nigeria.

“In your administration, I see a
new Nigeria where the fear of
bribery, corruption and extortion
is the beginning of wisdom.

“ I see a new Nigeria, where
tribalism, religion and ethnicity is
no longer a barrier that separates
us but a bond that unites us for a
greater tomorrow,’’ he said.