Buhari asks ministers-designate to assess Nigeria’s position in 2015 and now

- President Buhari presided over the -day presidential retreat organised for ministers-designate, permanent secretaries

- The president urged the ministers-designate to make use of the opportunity and support good governance

- Going further, Buhari insisted that his administration remains committed to the well-being of the citizens

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, August 19, challenged ministers-designate to reflect and assess the country’s position in 2015 and now, so as to chart a course for the country for the foreseeable future.

The president gave the task when he declared open the two-day presidential retreat for ministers-designate and federal permanent secretaries at the state house conference hall, Abuja.

He explained that the purpose of the retreat was, among others, to familiarise the in-coming ministers with their colleagues at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with whom they would work closely for the next four years.

President Buhari reminded the ministers-designate that they were appointed to assist and advise him on running the country efficiently.

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The president, who also spoke on the looming demographic potential of the country, charged the in-coming ministers to join hands in finding solution to the frightening threat of population explosion of the country.

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Recall that the federal government had earlier rescheduled the two-day induction retreat and swearing-in programme from August 15/16 to August 19/20.

Meanwhile, Buhari had on Wednesday, August 14, disclosed that the new ministers will work with a clear target.

Legit.ng reported that he also said that performance of all the ministers will be closely monitored by the office of the secretary to the government of the federation.

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