Buhari to open retreat on cordial executive, legislative ties

President Muhammadu Buhari will, today, attend a two-day joint executive-legislative retreat designed to promote harmonious working relationship between the two arms of government.

The President’s presence, along with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha and principal officers of the National Assembly, underscores the desire to further cement ties after recent disagreements involving ministers and the legislators.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Umar El-Yakub, said eminent citizens, including Senators Florence Ita-Giwa, Khairat Gwadabe, Prof. Attahiru Jega and Chief Wole Olanipekun, would speak at the event.
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