Buhari’s emergence saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse, says minister
Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, during his courtesy visit to The Guardian at Rutam House, Lagos at the weekend.<br />PHOTO: GABRIEL IKHAHON
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as President in 2015 saved the country’s economy from imminent collapse due to mismanagement and unbridled corruption.
The minister made the remarks in Kano on Friday during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, shortly before the commencement of the Hausa language town hall meeting in the ancient city.
“For the fact that God loves this country, if any other political party had won the election, there would have been no economy to talk about.
“They wouldn’t have the courage or discipline to manage the economy,” he said.
Mohammed said through prudent management of resources and the introduction of creative ideas to block leakages, the President was gradually reviving the economy.
He assured Nigerians that there is indeed light at the end of the tunnel.
“This government more than any government, has been working very hard because this is one government that genuinely believes in the people.
“It is one government that really cares for the poorest of the poor.
“For the first time, we have a President whose integrity is actually driving the country,” he said.
He appealed to Nigerians to be patient as the change they voted for would be gradual, noting that the past one year had been spent in laying a solid foundation for the country.
The minister described the Kano town hall meeting as unique because the medium of communication is an indigenous language.
He said the idea of the town hall meetings was to communicate directly with the people and also feel their pulse on government policies and programmes.
“The idea of the town hall meeting came when we realized that our message was not getting down to the people.
“When we issue a press release or we have a press conference, it is so watered down, it’s sifted and everybody takes his story from his or her own angle.
“So we decided that it’s better we address the people directly,” he said.
Responding, Ganduje said the town hall meeting initiative of the Federal Government would correct mis-information, rumour mongering and wrong perception of President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.
“If there is no adequate communication, many issues will flourish: misinformation, distorted information, rumour mongering, suspicion and ignorance.
“But with this programme, I believe people will be more educated and enlightened,’’ he said.
The governor noted that during the electioneering process, it was not only the APC card carrying members that promoted the party and the candidature of Buhari.
He said what happened was convergence of interest, commitment to nationhood and dissatisfaction with what was happening in the country.
Ganduje stressed that the town hall meeting would go a long way in satisfying the aspirations of the convergents that came together to bring Buhari to power.
He commended the initiative of using indigenous language for the town hall meetings, and for choosing Kano for the maiden edition.
Other ministers at the event were Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu and Minister of State for Solid Minerals, Bawa Bwari,.
Also at the event were Ministers of State, Budget and Planning Zainab Ahmed, Trade and Investment Aisha Abubakar and the Director-General National Orientation Agency, Garba Abati.
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22 Comments
Shoot up Mr liar…
You must be insane for such comment , lai
Mohammed have said it all whether you take it or leave it. This government have been a government of transparency.
Your father and all your useless family members insane… Fool @40
Thank God APC came to rescue this country from the hands of the evil ones. Keep on the good job our able HMIC, I believe in CHANGE. #IstandwithBuhari
You are part of the mad and people that needs to have their head examined at psychiatric hospital, fool. Nigeria that is growing economically at average of 5-6% and number one economy in Africa before these sets of hoodlums and illiterates get to power now ranked are now 16 in Africa with no lights, no petrol/diesel yet idiots like you are jumping up while the liars are singing and beating the drum of death to people like you that supports them.
Ewu hausa… wot do you know about. shout up!
Honestly you need to keep mute if you are senseless
That is how you will be deaf and dump soon… Ewu!
Yes oo thank GOd for the hange mantra .
Who are you by the way.. Shout up!
Myopic
Your father and all your family members myopic… Ewu!
You need someone to drag you out of this forum
See prostitute talking… will go die foolish woman leader.. Ewu hausa!
You are senseless am not surprised to see your comment
Well said Alhaji lai Muhammad
Thank God the change in power
Yes
APC is the real definition of Democracy, Nigeria shall be great again.
More blessings to this man Alhaji lai Mohammed for his efforts on nigeria
Wow. Since the oats taking by the ministers, HMIC had standout in doing his duty. He loves his job and he wants the best for Nigeria and Nigerians at Large. From his word I see a bright future in Nigeria. Assured Nigerians that there is indeed light at the end of the tunnel. God bless Nigeria.
Well lets all talk less and illustriously brainstorm in conference to save this faltering economy. I dont want to use the word collapsed. It is still a goldmine economy and treasure trove for deeply perceptive investors
We will review and take appropriate action.