By Uche Amunike
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ashiwaju Bola Tinubu, while promising to sustain the efforts being made by the present administration in transforming economy and enhancing security, has announced the three things he would do if elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Speaking, while delivering a goodwill message during the ongoing 3-day ministerial retreat for Ministers and Permanent Secretaries in Abuja, Tuesday, he appreciated the Buhari government for creating lasting legacies for Nigeria and setting the country on the right path after years of maladministration.
He added that he would consider himself lucky as president when elected because he will be taking over from an administration that performed well and promised to build on their lasting and enduring legacies.
Hear him: ‘Rest assured that when the history of the Buhari era is correctly written, the verdict will be that you established a resilient yet deeply anchored foundation while also assembling the building blocks for a durable future of broadly-shared prosperity, peace, diverse growth, security and hope.’
‘Because of this, I am honored to have been given the baton to follow President Buhari as the standard bearer of our party and, hopefully, as the next president of our federal republic.’
‘Mr. President and members of his administration, may I state the following: If elected, I will give due honor to your efforts and to your legacy.’
‘I will work in the spirit of cordial unity and national purpose that informed the creation of our party and characterized the work of your government.
‘Most importantly, that the ways and means of a Tinubu government will devoted to further protect and prosper the Nigerian people because our guiding principle will be to provide the best of progressive governance and reform to our beloved land. Consider these three promises to a positive outgrowth of your 9-point agenda,’ he added.
Speaking on the theme ‘Enhance Security, Fight Corruption, Transform the Economy’, Bola Tinubu expressed joy that he had been a part of the supporters of Buhari’s administration from the onset and praised President Buhari and his cabinet for living up to the expectations of Nigerians who believed in them and give them the mandate to serve.
His words: ‘Thank you, President Buhari and may I say thank you on behalf of all Nigerians to your entire administration, represented by all present today. We supported you before your first day in office. I will remain your friend and ally even after your final day at the job.’
‘I can say this because I know the vision you hold for Nigeria. It is a good and uplifting one. I know the level of patriotic dedication with which you have served this nation. I know the things you have achieved’.
Ashiwaju Bola Tinubu ended his speech by describing the achievements of the Buhari administration as important and enduring, adding that he hoped to accomplish much more for the good of all Nigerians.
