President Bola Tinubu says he will not hesitate to sack ministers who are failing in their responsibilities to Nigerians.
Tinubu spoke on Thursday during a meeting with the
leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the presidential villa in
Abuja.
“I thank the cabinet members for their efforts, but I will
relieve any of them of their duties anytime I feel that they are failing
Nigerians,” Tinubu was quoted as saying in a statement by the presidency.
Tinubu asked the Arewa leaders to summon the governors and make them sympathetic to the needs of the local people.
“We are running a constitutional democracy. I will appeal to
you to summon the governors. I am doing my very best to enhance the revenue
base of the country. They must equally be sympathetic, and they must urgently
consider the needs of the local people,” he said.
“We have 774 local government areas, but are they truly
effective? Do they solve problems for Nigerians? Do they coordinate development
programming with the state and federal governments?
“Who is being held accountable for the performance of the
774 local governments?
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“When we want the votes, we go to the locals; when we get
the votes, we move to and focus on Abuja.”
The president said the number of out-of-school children in
the country is “unacceptable,” noting that education is a tool against poverty.
“We must use our education to serve the people and improve
their conditions. We must develop the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, which is
the education system,” he said.
“We will collaborate with you on this intensively. We are
still building Nigeria, and I am glad that you have emphasized the need for
development.”
Tinubu said the infrastructure decay and poverty rate in
northern Nigeria are unacceptable, adding that something must be done to
address the situation.
Tinubu directed that a committee be set up to follow up on
the issues raised during the meeting.
George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation
(SGF), was assigned to lead the follow-up efforts.
The president also used the occasion to appeal for national
unity and continued support for his government as it solves decades-long
challenges confronting the populace.
“As long as we are
together, and we have to be together, there is strength in our diversity. Our
strength and opportunity are built into our population,” he said.
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