President Buhari on Wednesday in Washington DC, affirmed that his government cannot afford to fail to deliver on its promises, while promising to lead by example.
While addressing a session at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on Wednesday, in Washington DC, President Muhammadu Buhari, once again affirmed that his government cannot afford to fail to deliver on its promises, while promising to lead by example.
On his slow process and why he won't fail:
“As a government, we have no illusions whatsoever about the enormity of the challenges ahead of us. We know it will be a long bruising struggle. But this is a fight we have to win. Failure is not an option for us. We will not contemplate it.”
On working closely with the national assembly to strengthen current electoral laws:
“I will work with the National Assembly to strengthen our electoral laws in ways that will proffer stiffer penalties against all forms of electoral malpractices.”
On Boko Haram and how Nigerians will stop living in fear very soon:
“The government that I lead is committed and would do whatever it takes to free Nigerians from the menace of terrorism . No matter how long it takes, we will reclaim every part of Nigerian territory that is under the control of Boko Haram.”
On seeking assistance of the international community to fight boko haram:
“Fixing Nigeria’s problems, as formidable as they are, is the responsibility of Nigerians. The international community can only assist. The hard work belongs to Nigerians and their government…I will lead from the front.”