President
Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Aburi, Ghana, reassured Nigerians and the
international community that he would name his cabinet before the end of the
month.
The
president also said he has so far declared his assets four times in the course
of offering service to the country, according to a statement by Femi Adesina,
the special adviser on media and publicity.
Mr.
Buhari gave the assurance at a joint press conference with President John
Dramani Mahama of Ghana.
“After
I was sworn-in, I said I will have my cabinet in September. I expect that
Nigerians should ask me questions after the 30th of September if I do not do
so,” President Buhari said while responding to a question on the appointment of
ministers.
President
Buhari also told reporters that the Nigerian military, in close collaboration
with the Multi-National Joint Task Force, has recorded remarkable progress in
the fight against Boko Haram since he assumed office as President.
“The
first thing I did after I came into office was to reorganize the military and
clear orders were given to them in terms of retraining, re-equipping and
redeployment of troops.
“In
the northeast, the military is gaining ground and Boko Haram has been limited
to the Sambisa forest.
“Internally
Displaced Persons are gradually moving back home and they are being
reintegrated into their respective communities,” President Buhari said.
On
the declaration of assets, the President affirmed that it was a constitutional
requirement that all public office holders in Nigeria should declare their
assets before and after their term in office.
“I
recall that in 1975 when late Murtala Muhammed became the Head of State, we
were lined up – governors, ministers, members of the Supreme Military Council.
Officials of Ministry of Justice were brought and every individual was made to
declare his assets.
“All
Heads of States and Government, governors, ministers, permanent secretaries
have to declare their assets because it is a constitutional requirement.
“I
have declared my assets four times. When I was governor in 1975, I declared.
After being Minister of Petroleum and as a member of Supreme Military Council,
I declared. When I was Head of State and now as a President, I have also
declared.
Earlier,
President Mahama said both leaders had fruitful discussions on how to enhance
bilateral relations and improve regional security.
President
Mahama said that Nigeria and Ghana would soon begin the process of reviving
their joint commission for cooperation.
The
Ghanaian president added that both leaders also agreed to encourage closer
cooperation between the intelligence and anti-graft agencies of their both
countries.
He
thanked President Buhari for his visit and assured him of Ghana’s support and
cooperation with Nigeria in the fight against terrorism.
- Premium Times
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