- President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he needs a formidable team to carry out the Next Level agenda promises to Nigerians.
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he needs a formidable team to carry out the Next Level agenda promises to Nigerians.
The president who made this known while receiving members of the Buhari Media Organisation at the Presidential Villa, yesterday however did not give any hint on those who will make up the cabinet.
The president while expressing his readiness to take Nigeria out of her status quo to the group despite opposition and challenges also said that he would fight insecurity and tighten up the war against corruption.
“Our government continues to grow in strength and will place a firm foundation for future generations. While there will be those who are determined to drag us back to the bad old days, your visit is timely. It is exactly a month ago that I was sworn in for a second term in office. The task ahead for the four years will require a formidable team.” he said.
Buhari also praised the team for their commendable efforts during his re-election campaign.
“Your efforts have been commendable. I cannot thank you enough for your sacrifices during the first part of our journey.
“We have just come off a rigorous campaign during which I visited all the 36 states of the federation campaigning, seeking the votes of Nigerians and telling them what we have done in the last four years.
“I campaigned on three simple premises not different from those of 2015; to tackle insecurity, promote economic diversification and to fight corruption. Fulfilling these three promises is fundamental to taking Nigeria to the next level.
“I assure you that I am resolute on fulfilling these promises and will leave Nigeria a far better place than when we came.
“It is not an easy job to sell the administration’s services; we are doing unpopular things and facing powerful individuals and taking on vested interests who are accustomed to the corrupt era. But we must do things the right way; if we promised change then we must deliver it. This is regardless of whose interest is touched. There must be a manifest departure from the old order.”
