President Muhammadu
Buhari says he did not know some of his appointees when he appointed them.
Buhari
said he came across names of some of his appointees from the records made
available to him.
He
said this at a state dinner organised in his honour at Abakaliki, Ebonyi state
capital, according to a statement issued by Femi Adesina, his spokesman.
The
president is on a two-day official visit to the state.
Buhari
said his appointments were based on merit and in the best interest of Nigeria.
“Some
of the people holding high positions in the government, like my ministers, will
tell you that I didn’t know them from Adam,” he was quoted to have said.
“I
just came across their names from the records and I worked with the records. I
thank God that I have a very good team.”
The
statement also said the President commended David Umahi, Ebonyi state governor,
for his development strides in the state.
According
to the statement, Buhari said “the absolute commitment of the governor to his
position is very remarkable and I am very impressed.
“We
should continue to pray to God that the elites that will be in charge of the
country in the future fear God.”
- The Cable
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