Even though he is generally a really tough person with a stern appearance that immediately puts people under check, indications have shown that President Buhari is quite shy around ladies.
The Presidential Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters, Gideon Samani, has disclosed that the president did not include many women in his cabinet because he is 'very shy dealing with the opposite sex'.
Samani, who spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the 5th annual lecture series organised by the 'Change We Need' in Nigeria group, said Buhari was used to interacting with men, but added quickly that the issue of gender inequality would be addressed by the president.
According to Samani, "If you are close to Mr. President, you will know that he has the interest of the nation as his uppermost priority. He did not intentionally marginalise women.
It is just that Mr. President is shy with women. He has been interacting mostly with men. I can assure you that in the shortest time, this issue of gender inequality will be dealt with," he said.