Buhari Says He Has Laid A Firm Foundation For Nigeria’s Prosperity

President Muhammadu Buhari has boasted that his administration has laid a “firm foundation” for a prosperous Nigeria.

The president made the remark on Monday at the opening ceremony for the induction of governors-elect in Abuja.

The president, who was represented by Ibrahim Gambari, his chief of staff, said his government has tackled the nation’s challenges, including infrastructure, agriculture and strengthening the armed forces.

“The road has been bumpy due to a challenging fiscal climate, but I am proud to state as we leave office in about two weeks, that we have built a firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria,” Buhari said.

“Despite the difficult fiscal conditions, we remained committed to our promises. These key areas were strategically targeted.

“Our focus on infrastructure was to improve access to markets, improved linkages and reduce overall supply chain costs. This singular commitment to infrastructure development for roads, rails, airports, ports and affordable housing was designed to create better means of livelihood for our people and facilitate access to jobs.

“I am happy that we are succeeding in investing the nation’s wealth in every state of the federation and a clear path for sustainable development has been set.”

Buhari asked governors-elect to ensure they deliver on their campaign promises to the people in their states.