‘Only God can deliver Nigeria from corruption’ – Buhari | Swordpress Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on
Saturday said battling the menace of corruption requires God’s
guidance and prayers while promising to continue his
administration’s strict stance towards eliminating the scourge.

Buhari made this declaration at a meeting
with members of Jigawa State Council of Traditional Rulers at
the government house, Dutse.

The President, who spoke in Hausa language, said his first
attempt to fight corruption when he was Head of State was
unsuccessful because corruption fought back and he ended in jail
for over three years.

However, he explained he learned from past events hence his
confidence in the present war on corruption embarked upon by his
administration.

“When I was fighting corruption as head of state, they said
I was in a hurry to wipe out corruption in the society, and I ended
up in jail for over three years.

“Now, that due process is being followed in the fight
against corruption they are complaining that I’m too slow.

“Before they said I was in a haste, now they are saying I’m
slow – even calling me “Baba Go Slow’’.

“You can see, governing Nigeria needs God’s guidance and
prayers.

“Let me assure that I will not relent in the fight against
corruption and I want to use this opportunity to thank you for your
continuous prayers,’’ he said.

During the course of the meeting, the Chairman of the
Jigawa Council of Traditional Rulers and Emir of
Hadejia, Adamu Abubakar Maje, expressed
satisfaction over the achievements of
the Buhari administration in the last
three and half years.

He pledged that members of the state traditional council would
continue to pray for the government and for peace and stability in
the country.

The Emir, however, enjoined the government to create more job
opportunities for unemployed youths as a way of addressing social
unrest in the society.