Buhari warns enemies of Nigeria, Identifies Those Causing Upheavals

President Mu­hammadu Buhari

President Mu­hammadu Buhari on Tues­day sounded a note of warn­ing to perceived enemies of Nigeria, saying people with resources and influence are behind the upheavals occa­sioned by insecurity in the country.

According to the presi­dent, government would in due course fish them out and punish them appropriately.

He sounded the note of warning while playing host to a delegation of Borno/Yobe Elders’ Forum who came on a courtesy call to the Presidential Villa.

According to Buhari, the stability of the country is of paramount interest to him, and his government will continue to work towards it despite the actions of a few people.

“We need this country. We will continue to work for its stability. I feel that whatever happens, we will continue to make it, and will keep on pray­ing to God so that for those who feel that they don’t need Nigeria, we will succeed over their intentions and actions.

“Upheavals in some parts of the country could be traced to a few people with resources and influence, but they will be identified and dealt with in due course.
“I am confident that we will eventually convince the small number of people with resources and influence that are nuisance to this great country. God willing, we will identify them, and deal with them. I am extremely concerned about your con­stituency like the rest of the country,” he reiterated.

President Buhari noted the request for the upgrade and development of infra­structure in the states and assured that while he would do his best in acceding to the requests, he would, however, prioritise development in ed­ucation.

“We are aware of the infrastructure deficit. Our priorities will be education because all our citizens know that children within a certain age must receive it otherwise if they miss it, the future is destroyed.”

He expressed appreciation to the leaders for coming to terms with the positive im­provement that has occurred in the states since the incep­tion of the administration.
In his remarks, Professor Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno State, said the lead­ers were in Abuja to thank the president for the tremen­dous improvement in their states and to intimate him with some of the prevailing socio-economic conditions.

Also speaking at the event, Architect Bunu Sheriff and Gambo Gubio expressed ap­preciation to the president as well as the armed forces for their commitment and sacri­fices in bringing a new lease of life to the North-East. They requested for completion of long-standing infrastructure and on-going projects in the states, especially roads.

They also called on the president to continue oil ex­ploration in the Chad Basin initiated when he was the minister of etroleum in the 70s and the recharging of the Lake Chad which the presi­dent is passionate about.

Also on the delegation were Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, former Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State, as well as sen­ators, traditional rulers and elders in the two states.

Both Governors Babaga­na Zulum and his Yobe State counterpart, Mai Mala Buni led the delegation, which com­prises Ministers of State for Agriculture, Mustapha She­huri, and that of Works and Housing, Abubakar Aliyu.

Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mu­stapha; Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disas­ter Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar, were also in attendance at the meeting.

Also present at the meet­ing were the Inspector Gen­eral of Police, Mohammed Adamu; National Security Adviser, Major General Baba­gana Monguno (rtd.), and the Director General of Depart­ment of State Services, Yusuf Bichi.
Source: Independent.ng