President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday praised the diligence of the Senate in confirming the ministerial nominees, saying that the Upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly also ensured a swift and efficient process.
He stressed that scrutiny should never mean deadlock but proper governance, adding that with a new swathe of national legislators and ministers, he is confident the executive and the legislature can – in partnership – unleash the change Nigerians deserve.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the president said the people of Nigeria want results, adding that with this list of ministers, he is confident Nigerians shall be delivered.
President Buhari said that specific portfolios shall be assigned with the inauguration of the cabinet.
The President further said; “This is a fine, capable and committed group of individuals. Working together, they shall help achieve what we all want and labour toward: a secure, prosperous, corruption-free nation in which nobody is left behind, and talents can flourish.
“The executive approaches this 9th National Assembly with a renewed spirit of openness and enthusiasm. Where once we sometimes found impasse, we welcome collaboration; where once suspicion took hold, together, we shall demonstrate mutual trust.”
