-Despite the seeming unending controversies
dogging its administration, the APC-led Federal Government is making sure and
steady progress whose impact will continue to steer the nation towards growth
and stability, the ruling party’s national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun,
has said.
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| President Buhari |
Speaking Monday in Kuru, Plateau State, at the
opening of a 4-Day retreat organised for members of the Sokoto State Executive
Council, Permanent Secretaries and Directors-General in the state civil
service, Oyegun said President Buhari has not deviated from the goals he set
for himself during the campaign.
“We were firm with our pledge to fight
corruption, tackle insecurity and steer the economy towards growth. On these
points, we have not deviated. What the critics have failed to acknowledge is
that our country is making positive progress.
“Forget the arguments about (Customs DG’s
refusal to wear) uniforms and (Senator Dino Melaye)’s certificates currently
raging in Abuja. The truth of the matter is that we inherited a bad economy but
steadily we’ve progressed. We are at a point where we are taking the turn to
consolidate on economic growth in our nation,” he stated.
Oyegun said the Buhari administration has
achieved a lot in the agricultural sector, and these achievements have now
ensured the country becoming self-sufficient in rice and other key crops.
He said the impact will be felt most when the
country begins to export these products to other countries.
While commending Governor Aminu Waziri
Tambuwal for his firm and dedicated leadership in Sokoto State, Oyegun said by
prioritising education, and especially girl-child education, work on Sokoto’s
future has started in earnest.
In his remarks, Tambuwal said Sokoto State is
100 percent in support of the Federal Government’s ongoing commitment towards
economic diversification using agriculture as the vehicle for sustainable
development.
“We will continue to pursue policy framework
and compliment all efforts that will guarantee growth and economic viability.
We will create the required enabling environment and support investors willing
to invest in our State,” he added.
He said the retreat was organised to explore
potentials towards enhancing capacity of public officers and promote harmonious
working relationship among civil servants and political appointees for the
betterment of Sokoto State.
“It will dwell on fundamental issues that have
to do with leadership, democracy, good governance, justice and security. The
presentations will prioritize key areas like agriculture, education, healthcare
delivery, women and youth empowerment and development of the solid mineral
subsector,” Tambuwal added.
On his part, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau
commended the Sokoto state government for considering his state as venue to
host the retreat.
“This shows that peace has returned to our
state and we are working assiduously to sustain it,” he added.
Speaking in the same vein, the Gbong Gwom Jos,
Da Jacob Buba Gyang, said historical ties between Sokoto and Plateau states
have made it imperative for the leaders to work towards communal harmony and
integration of the populace.
According to him, Sokoto has set the pace in
peaceful coexistence among different groups of Nigerians residing in the state.
“You don’t discriminate against indigenes and residents in your schools. This
is highly commendable,” he added.
The theme of the retreat is “Consolidation of
achievements and new strategies for efficient service delivery in Sokoto
State.”
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Source: The News Guru
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