President Buhari In his first Independence Day speech as Nigeria’s
president, he has explained to
Nigerians why he submitted the ministerial list late.
According to Leadership, he said: “Anyway, the wait
is over. The first set of names for ministerial
nominees for confirmation has been sent to the
Senate. Subsequent lists will be forwarded in due
course. Impatience is not a virtue.
“Fellow Nigerians, there has been a lot of anxiety
and impatience over the apparent delay in the
announcement of ministers. There is no cause to
be anxious. Our government set out to do things
methodically and properly.
“We received the handing over notes from the
outgoing government only four days before taking
over. Consequently, the Joda Transition Committee
submitted its report on the reorganization of federal
government structure after studying 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.
“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.
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