President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed he kept ministers despite pressure from all ends to sack some of them because of their unique skill, strength and leadership qualities.
Speaking during a valedictory session of the federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday in Abuja, Buhari said, that the ministers, who exhibited spirit of team work, were more rational in taking decisions aimed at tackling the numerous challenges facing the country.
In his words:
“I want you all to leave this meeting proud to have served your nation to the best of your ability.”
“You should be proud to have been part of the government that liberated the local governments previously under Boko Haram rule.
“You should be proud to have contributed to our food security and economic diversification agenda which led to the revival of our rural agrarian economy
“You should be proud to have been part of the team that developed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan which led Nigeria exiting its worst recession in decades.
“You should be proud to have introduced the social investment program that enhanced livelihoods of millions of Nigerians.
“You should be proud to have participated in settling outstanding pensions of many senior citizens abandoned by previous governments while supporting state governments to meet their salary arrears.
“And of course, you should all be proud to have overseen the most ambitious road, rail and airport rehabilitation programs in the history of our country.”
