Buhari promises to tackle Boko Haram, if elected

Abuja – Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (rtd), the presidential
candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), said if
elected, his administration would address the issue of
Boko Haram insurgency to ensure security in the country
Buhari stated this on Saturday at the township square,
Lafia, during his campaign rally in the Nassarawa state
capital.
"The fundamental challenges facing this country now are
insecurity and the problem of economy– which are
worsened by corruption. l pledge to tackle insecurity in
the North-East caused by the Boko Haram sect.
"I assure you that we are going to finally assemble a
competent team of Nigerians to efficiently manage the
country. I am appealing to you; the damage done to this
country is great.
"The level of unemployment, level of insecurity is
intolerable. The journey has begun. It will take time, it
will take patience, it will take support from you to make
sure that we succeed.
"My administration will be poised to serve the people of
this country judiciously, through improved healthcare
delivery system, and quality education, to enable the
citizens enjoy the dividends of democracy,'' Buhari said.
He said that his administration would provide good
roads and other infrastructure.
The APC presidential candidate, who noted that Nigeria
was endowed with natural solid minerals, said his
administration would articulate a plan to reposition the
country's mineral sector, which would enhance mining
activities in the Nassarawa state.
He said that mineral exploration was "a veritable tool for
economic transformation" as it would create employment
opportunities and diversify the means of income for the
state, so that it would not be waiting for revenue from oil
to develop.
According to him, if given the mandate, his
administration will also place high premium on the
execution of developmental programmes to enhance the
well-being of the populace.
While advising other candidates not to see the race as a
do-or-die affair, he said, "I have no reason to see the
presidential ambition as a war, because I am not fighting
for myself but the interest of the people of this country".
In his remarks, Buhari's running mate, Prof Yemi
Osibanjo, urged Nigerians to vote for the party's
presidential candidate as well as its gubernatorial
candidate, Alhaji Umaru Al-makura.
Osibajo also appealed to them to protect their votes.
Courtesy: vanguard news
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