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Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by Tunjasko(m): 5:39am On Nov 18, 2015 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his
government’s zero tolerance for corruption,
stressing that there will be no exemption in the
anti-graft war.
The President also revealed that the nation would
move away from over-reliance on thermal and
hydro sources for the generation of electricity to
renewable energy after an agreement was reached
with the United Kingdom to help develop solar
energy.
Buhari, who was a Visitor to the University of
Ibadan, said this during the 67th Founders Day
ceremony of the institution in Ibadan on Tuesday.
He gave the assurances through the Vice President
Yemi Osinbajo who represented him at the event.
The President said despite the drop in oil earning
and global economic downturn, Nigerian youths
would be provided with decent jobs while the elderly
would be catered for.
Buhari, who said the nation was too rich to go
begging, added that the fight for survival rested on
how well every Nigerian played his or her role in the
nation’s building.
He said, “The government is committed to
responsible and responsive governance that will
obey the rule of law. Our policy of zero tolerance for
corruption is firm and without exemption. We insist
that both the public and private sectors must be
held to the highest standard of accountability and
transparency in dealing with the people. The focus
of every policy is job creation. Our next budget will
focus on rapid development of critical
infrastructures such as roads, transport, technology
and the power.
“In the power sector, we will move away from the
excessive use of thermal and hydro sources to
renewable energy especially solar power. Majority
of Nigerians who are not served the national grid
should be able to use solar power. We recently
signed an agreement with United Kingdom under the
Energy Africa Scheme which will provide solar
power especially in places without access to
power.”
Buhari said the diversification of Nigeria’s economy
was not a mere rhetoric, assuring Nigerians that his
government was determined to develop agriculture.
“Despite the sharp drop in oil earnings and
downturn in global economy, the future of Nigeria is
bright. Our young people will find decent job and the
elderly will be provided for.
“This nation has the resources; human and material
to enable us to live decent and ensure we do not
beg on the street, all that is required is commitment,
faithfulness and the determination to succeed. Our
country is full of talents, our leaders are full of ideas
but most of what we want to achieve are destroyed.
Our change agenda is one of national re-orientation
beginning from children in school to the rest of the
populace,” he said.
The President also acknowledged the achievement
of UI in nation building but challenged the elite and
the political class to do more and support the
country’s path to recovery.
He said, “We are encouraged by the recent ranking
of UI in Nigeria and in Africa. The university was
rated first in Nigeria and eighth in Africa. The school
was also placed among the best universities in the
world. A lot still needs to be done for further
improvement on this position. The university is
therefore challenged to work harder in its vigorous
pursuit of academic excellence to achieve its vision
to be a world class institution.
“The world we live in is vastly different from the
one we lived in a decade ago. Every day, deep and
profound changes are taking place in the way we do
business, the way we communicate, how we get
our needs, the competition for job and the
expectations of a more sophisticated consumer
society.” punchng.com/nigerians-shouldnt-be-begging-says-buhari/ Cc: lalasticlala |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by noeloge82(m): 5:41am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Noted |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by temitemi1(m): 5:46am On Nov 18, 2015 |
He should say this to his brothers n sisters that flood kanu street in ebute meta. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by Ikengawo: 5:50am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Hahahaa |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by prospero5(m): 5:51am On Nov 18, 2015 |
we are begging Buhari to see to the price of PMS |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by olumide81(m): 5:52am On Nov 18, 2015 |
O yes........we should not beg... Do the needful and make us proud. |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by gudluckgreat(m): 5:54am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Abeg Na... |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by jcflex(m): 5:59am On Nov 18, 2015 |
One day, nigeria we will get it right. waiting for next year to come. |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by palladin: 6:12am On Nov 18, 2015 |
We are solidly supporting you. |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by kodded(m): 6:16am On Nov 18, 2015 |
mumu man, we are not begging yet you go round the world shouting that Nigeria is broke 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by Nobody: 6:16am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Now I know why B00hary doesn't talk to Nigerians rather when travel out he will speak to Nigerians. He doesn't think we'll when the air of Nigeria enters his nostrils. He starts to vomit shiiii |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by lorbah001(m): 6:18am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Make us proud baba ...... Dats y we voted you in |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by suxkill: 6:21am On Nov 18, 2015 |
mouth odour president!!! we will!!! we shall!!! thunder fire that mouth wei you use make such promise to your gullible supporters. no fuel!!! no light!!! price of rice has gone up. yeye government. |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by Nobody: 6:24am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Then he should change his body odour that one has expired The truth is we are not smiling! |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by ArodeTsolaye: 6:25am On Nov 18, 2015 |
kodded: you dey mind the dullard? |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by IAMTHEHERO: 6:26am On Nov 18, 2015 |
l don't know if this man has advisers at all. Under his regime, Nigerians have begged more than ever - Begging for fuel,jobs,security (see what happened in Festac), the east begging for sovereign state(because of his utterances and partial appointments), just to name a few. |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by Nobody: 6:27am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Actions speaks better oga...talking and not doing is equal to negative change.......fighting quaraption and surrounding yourself with corrupt able bodied men....I just wonder how it will work,but I pray it works anyway. |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by chimchim1(m): 6:28am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by SHOPPERS(m): 6:34am On Nov 18, 2015 |
We are begging Buhari. We are only begging the minister for petroleum to do something |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by Yellowson(m): 6:36am On Nov 18, 2015 |
OP i no sure say your post sure |
Re: Nigerians Shouldn’t Be Begging, Says Buhari by disloman(m): 6:59am On Nov 18, 2015 |
Let mi look into the future.I see high number of suicide committed in certain part of this country in the next 2years.With the rate they keep wailing unreasonably. |
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