On the Independence Day celebration, the president said October 1 calls for joy and celebrations for Nigerians despite the circumstances they find themselves because it is the day.
In his first Independence Day discourse as Nigeria's leader, Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed to Nigerians why he presented the clerical rundown late.
In a discourse made accessible to media houses before the Buhari's 7am show to remember the nation's 55th Independence anniversary, the Nigerian president likewise clarified why he sent an inadequate rundown to the Senate late yesterday, refering to the giving over method to his legislature by his forerunner, Goodluck Jonathan, as a major setback.
Buhari, who likewise recognized the anxiety of Nigerians to see the ministers he will be working with for the following four years, revealed that he couldn't present the full rundown in light of the fact that he was yet to wrap up the candidates for different parastatals, however will forward the extra names to the National Assembly at the appropriate time.
As indicated by Leadership, he said: "At any rate, the hold up is over. The main arrangement of names for ecclesiastical chosen people for affirmation has been sent to the Senate. Resulting records will be sent at the appropriate time. Impatience is not a virtue.
"Fellow Nigerians, there has been a considerable measure of uneasiness and eagerness over the clear postpone in the declaration of ministers. There is no reason to be on edge. Our administration set out to do things deliberately and appropriately.
"We received the giving over notes from the active government just four days before assuming control. Subsequently, the Joda Transition Committee presented its report on the redesign of government structure in the wake of contemplating the handover notes.
“It would have been haphazard to announce ministers when the government had not finalized the number of ministries to optimally carry the burden of governance.
“Order is more vital than speed. Careful and deliberate decisions after consultations get far better results. And better results for our country is what the APC government for change is all about.
“As I said in my inaugural speech, I bear no ill will against anyone on past events. Nobody should fear anything from me. We are not after anyone. People should only fear the consequences of their actions. I hereby invite everyone, whatever his or her political view, to join me in working for the nation.”
He also spoke about the desired change Nigerians have been clamouring for, noting that it does not happen overnight as Nigerians need to exercise more patience and also imbibe the change themselves.
“I would like to end my address this morning on our agenda for Change. Change does not just happen. You and I and all of us must appreciate that we all have our part to play if we want to bring change about,” he stated.
“We must change our lawless habits, our attitude to public office and public trust. We must change our unruly behaviour in schools, hospitals, market places, motor parks, on the roads, in homes and offices. To bring about change, we must change ourselves by being law-abiding citizens,” Buhari said.
On the Independence Day celebration, the president said October 1 calls for joy and celebrations for Nigerians despite the circumstances they find themselves because it is the day, 55 years ago, we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long march to nationhood and to greatness.
“No temporary problems or passing challenges should stop us from honoring this day. Let us remind ourselves of the gifts God has given us. Our Creator has bequeathed to us numbers – Nigeria is the ninth most populated country on the planet.
“This would have enabled us to achieve not only more orderly political evolution and integration but also continuity and economic progress. Countries far less endowed have made greater economic progress by greater coherence and unity of purpose.
“Nonetheless, that we have remained together is an achievement we should all appreciate and try to consolidate. We have witnessed this year a change in our democratic development. The fact that an opposition party replaced an entrenched government in a free and fair election is indicative of the deeper roots of our democratic system.
“Whatever one’s views are, Nigerians must thank former President Jonathan for not digging-in in the face of defeat and thereby saving the country untold consequences,” President Buhari noted.
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