An ally of former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has applauded Buhari on his first year in office.
Past Minister of National Planning, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman
The immediate past Minister of National Planning, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman who served under the Goodluck Jonathan administation on Sunday gave kudos to President Mohammadu Buhari for his fight against Boko Haram terrorists in the country.
Suleiman gave the commendation in llorin while reacting to President Buhari’s speech in commemoration of Democracy Day and one year of his administration.
He noted that there is now peace in parts of the country that hitherto had recorded mass casualties and displacement due to attacks by the insurgents.
The former minister urged the government to consolidate on the achievement recorded so far, to engender development in the area.
He noted that no meaningful development could be attained in an atmosphere of rancour, hatred and acrimony.
Suleiman, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Abuja, advised Buhari to bring his ministers closer to him, to be able to get direct information on issues affecting the country including the feelings and aspirations of Nigerians.
Suleiman suggested the inclusion of more economists into the administration, to fast track the country’s economic recovery.
Meanwhile, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has appealed to Nigerians to offer prayers for the President to succeed in building peace, progress and political stability in the country.
Source: Vanguard