The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is fulfilling his campaign promises to Nigerians, particularly in stimulating the economy for job creation, anti-corruption campaign and security of lives and property.
He made the remark while receiving a delegation of Northern Youths Initiative for Peace and Good Governance in Abuja.
A statement issued by the Deputy Director of Information, Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Attah Esa, said Adesina urged Nigerians to keep faith with the current administration’s commitment to take “Nigeria to the promised land.”
He said, ‘‘I am glad that majority of Nigerians are still with President Buhari.
‘‘The excitement and jubilation, around the country, that greeted his return to Nigeria recently is a clear testimony of the love, confidence and belief, which Nigerians have in his leadership.
‘‘We are witnessing a positive turn around in the economy, agriculture, the fight against corruption, job creation and I am very confident that President Buhari will lead Nigeria to the promised land before the mandate given to him by Nigerians lapses in 2019,’’ he said.
The Special Adviser, who received the Sardauna Leadership Award for “Icon of Societal Transformation,” thanked the Group for the honour, noting that he was motivated to serve in the government because of the personality and integrity of President Buhari.
In his remarks, the President of the Northern Youths Initiative, Comrade Muhammadu Abubakar, described Adesina as an exemplary leader, saying ‘‘you are a Goldfish that has no hiding place.’’
‘‘We northern youths, under the aegis of Northern Youth Initiative for Peace and Good Governance, honour you as Garkuwan Matasan Arewa [the shield of Northern Youths] for your invaluable contribution to the country and inspiring role to the upcoming generation,’’ he said.