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Monday 20 July 2015

Read Buhari's article posted on Washington post today, affirms Ministers will be appointed in September

Ahead of his visit to President Obama today, President Buhari wrote an article for the Washington Post titled 'Nigeria committed to good governance and fighting terror" where he datiled what he has done so far and what he plans to do towards the fight against Boko Haram and corruption. He also affirmed that his Ministers will be appointed in September.  Full text of the op-ed after the cut...


This month, the world moved a step closer to the defeat of Boko Haram, the jihadist group that has terrorized hundreds of thousands in the northern states of Nigeria. In one of my first acts since taking office as president six weeks ago, I have replaced the heads of Nigeria’s army, navy and air force. Our new military leadership has not been chosen because of their familiarity with those in government, as was too often the case in the past, but on their track records and qualifications alone.
These new military leaders will be based in Borno State in northern Nigeria, where the headquarters of the armed services has been relocated. This shift of resources and command directly to the front line, in addition to the replacement of the head of the State Security Service, Nigeria’s intelligence organization, and a new emphasis on working in partnership with our neighbors, has equipped us to take the fight directly to Boko Haram.

Already we are beginning to see a degrading of Boko Haram’s capabilities as a fighting force. In recent weeks, it appears to have shifted away from confronting the military directly to an increase in attacks on civilian areas, as we saw only last week when an elderly woman and 10-year-old girl blew themselves up at a Muslim prayer gathering in northeastern Nigeria. We should not be confused by this change, hateful as it is: It does not mean that Boko Haram is succeeding in its aims — it shows that it is losing.

While we work to defeat the terrorists, I ask the people of Nigeria and the world for resolve and fortitude. The campaign we will wage will not be easy; it may not be swift. We should expect stages of success and also moments when it may appear that our advances have been checked. But no one should have any doubt as to the strength of our collective will or my commitment to rid this nation of terror and bring back peace and normalcy to all affected areas.

Similarly, my determination should not be underestimated in other matters. This includes instilling good governance and tackling the scourge of corruption that has held Nigeria back for too long.

As I meet with President Obama today — the first time a president of the United States will encounter a Nigerian counterpart following the peaceful transfer of power in a contested election in our history — I will be discussing my plans for critical reforms. So, too, will I discuss why the formation of my administration is taking time and, crucially, why it must. Already there are voices saying these changes are taking too long — even though only six weeks have passed since my inauguration. I hear such calls, but this task cannot and should not be rushed.

When cabinet ministers are appointed in September, it will be some months after I took the oath of office. It is worth noting that Obama himself did not have his full Cabinet in place for several months after first taking office; the United States did not cease to function in the interim. In Nigeria’s case, it would neither be prudent nor serve the interests of sound government to have made these appointments immediately on my elevation to the presidency; instead, Nigeria must first put new rules of conduct and good governance in place.

I cannot stress how important it is to ensure that this process is carried out correctly, just as it has been crucial to first install the correct leadership of the military and security services before we fully take the fight to Boko Haram.

There are too few examples in the history of Nigeria since independence where it can be said that good management and governance were instituted at a national level. This lack of a governance framework has allowed many of those in charge, devoid of any real checks and balances, to plunder. The fact that I now seek Obama’s assistance in locating and returning $150 billion in funds stolen in the past decade and held in foreign bank accounts on behalf of former, corrupt officials is testament to how badly Nigeria has been run. This way of conducting our affairs cannot continue.

Indeed, the failure of governance, it can be argued, has been as much a factor in Nigeria’s inability thus far to defeat Boko Haram as have been issues with the military campaign itself.

So the path we must take is simple, even if it is not easy: First, instill rules and good governance; second, install officials who are experienced and capable of managing state agencies and ministries; and third, seek to recover funds stolen under previous regimes so that this money can be invested in Nigeria for the benefit of all of our citizens.

We seek the support and partnership of the United States in these tasks. The importance of the fight against terrorism and corruption in Nigeria, Africa’s most powerful economy and largest populace, cannot be underestimated. Our allies can provide much-needed military training and intelligence as our soldiers take the war effort to Boko Haram. Similarly, we look to U.S. businesses as well as the Obama administration to help develop governance initiatives that can ensure that Nigeria’s wealth benefits all its people, not just a few. By taking these steps, we will be positioned to benefit from increased investment — particularly in energy and electricity — from the United States.

I was elected on a platform of change. I know this is what the people of Nigeria desire more than anything else. I know they are impatient for action. I realize the world waits to see evidence that my administration will be different from all those that came before. Yet reforming my country after so many years of abuse cannot be achieved overnight. In our campaigns against both Boko Haram and corruption, we should remain steadfast and remember, as it is said: “Have patience. All things become difficult before they become easy.”

110 comments:

Unknown said...

Ok!

Unknown said...

Amen to dis

Unknown said...

Oops,Nigeria Nigeria,I Hail oo!

Unknown said...

We day wait

Jasmine Joseph said...

Na who wan read that long thing, if him like make he no inaugurate ministers till next year na hime sabi, lowest and dullest president ever

Jasmine Joseph said...

Na who wan read that long thing, if him like make he no inaugurate ministers till next year na hime sabi, lowest and dullest president ever

Unknown said...

Too long! Buh I pray we win @last!...Lumiwaves.

Damilola said...

Lovely write up. It is well with my country I am in no hurry. Peace and sanity is nearby

Anonymous said...

Oh! So you agree that Nigeria is Africa's most powerful economy but you have been running GEJ's administration down for grinding the Nigeria's economy to a halt. Liar liar pants on fire

Endydecency said...

We need sincere actions and not verbose sermon.

Unknown said...

God bless you GMB. By God's grace we shall be free from terrorist and their evil attack. Mean while, madam Linda abeg bring us the news about "Alhaji Gay" nau

Unknown said...

Well said my president!
Indeed proud I voted for you.
God bless PMB!
God bless federal republic of Nigeria.

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Nice article, he could have it any better.
He just captured all he has done, why they were done and his aspirations.
Baba take your time and get it right. Slow and steady wins the race.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Unknown said...

Well said,

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

Okay o

prince versace said...

Bab go slow

MR NI'I said...

CARRY ON BABA

Unknown said...

talk talk and talk

Anonymous said...

Well said. God bless mr president,God bless nigeria

Unknown said...

Welcome idea PMB .may God help u

Anonymous said...

I toooo love this man!! Anyone that dislikes him is just bitter and a pure hater.. We dey ur back and we are praying for God's strength to carry u through.. We know u wont disappoint.

Unknown said...

Very thoughtful statement......

Anonymous said...

PMB is working! I only hope Obama will not ask for legalization of homosexuality in return. God bless Nigeria.

paulo4real said...

Great to hear from PMB. His thoughts and direction are clear but I advise that he shouldn't let the corruption fight and probe of previous administrations weigh down his government ansd governance.

Rather, he should quickly deliver an Institutional architecture that provides little, if not zero room, for corruption to thrive. It's overall goal afterall should be to deliver on the reasons they were established in the first place.

For instance, I don't see why a controller of works would seat idly by and roads within his domain are so bad that even jeeps cannot pass. No effort to ameliorate the situation and no visible sign that he/she has been assigned to maintain such roads, yet he smiles to the bank at month end, collecting salary. Same goes for his/her superiors that fail to do their jobs.

This should stop.

Anonymous said...

May God bless our humble president Muhammadu Buhari. May God continue to use him to uplift our Nigeria. May God continue to give him wisdom and foresight in making the right decision that would serve and better all our lives. Amen

And to those of you forcing him to hastily pick and choose ministers, may God open your eyes. All the leaders in the past that choose their ministers the next day after they assume office, what good did it do to the country? Instead of you people to let this man interview, investigate, and carefully choose people that would work to ensure that our country is great again, you all are letting the canker worms that is PDP use you to do their dirty bidding. May God open your eyes. If you don't live outside Nigeria, you won't understand how western countries view us. Its a shame!

Carina Kikelomo Jacob said...

Okay. Till den

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Anonymous said...

baba go slow. we are waiting as our economy grounds.$1 = N250

Unknown said...

I love u PMB. May the almighty God give u the strength, wisdom and grace to lead us. Amen

APPLELIPX said...

Na waoo o
Real fullness of time
I remember GEJ was called a weakling bcos he sought foreign help to combat boko boys... d same idiots cant say same to dier holy buari

It seems he cant do anything without foreign aid afterall

Anonymous said...

Incredible man. Sai Buhari

Unknown said...

Okay, seen



#TeamBlessed#

WHE TV said...

We shall endure and patiently wait till events pan-out as you have them planned. Wish u success in your drive to enthrone the peoples' favouring economy. God bless Nigeria.

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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Onpoint....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Unknown said...

I'd rather pass....too long!

Anonymous said...

Baba carry go, bt remember expectations are high esp for we dt blvd in change

Anonymous said...

He going to the be another obama in. Nig applauds nice speech

Anonymous said...

E tooo lng johr

The Patriot said...

Amazing speech. The intelligence and rationale behind these words affirm that things will get better and change has truly come. I salute your resolve president Buhari and hope Nigerians understand and accept the need for a slow and entire overhaul of the existing structure of governance that has plagued us for so long.

Unknown said...

The president has spoken

Anonymous said...

May the good lord give u d strength and wisdom to take us far in greatnes!

Anonymous said...

Nice one Mr President , I so much believe in your government sir; Sai Baba .
Fafore A.A.A.

Anonymous said...

Excellently delivered Mr president but only for those who have the intellectual capacity to decipher the above.

Its simple really and requires common sense only.But as I now know (judging by LIB contributors),common sense isn't very common at all.

God bless you PMB.

Note:He is rumored to have received and forwarded a list of 36 names for ministerial appointments,upon investigation,heard 33 of them failed the independent search done on them for corruption and embezzlement of public funds.Including a man of "supposed" astounding public qualities.Hence PMB's need to look deeper.How else do we tackle corruption if we appoint corrupt people to oversee the ministries?I'm ready to wait.By Gods grace,the wait will be worth it

Manuel Kunmi said...

Hmmmmmmn

Unknown said...

Sai Baba, i respect u any day any time...by God's grace Nigeria will go past all her obstacles.

Anonymous said...

Excuse me but who should Buhari's audience be? The Nigerians who elected him or Americans who do not give a f**k unless their interests are threatened? Why is this explanation not in Nigerian newspapers as Nigerians are the ones actually affected by his policies? What is it with this unnecessary pandering to the west? What is Buhari trying to prove? Why is he ingratiating himself with these foreign countries? Does he really think they care about his welfare or the welfare of Nigerians? These are the questions we should be asking!
Mr President please come home and address the Nigerians that actually ELECTED you. Come and render this account to us because we have remained largely mystified about the direction of our new government.
Mr President I can assure you that most Americans do not know who you are, most won't care to read that article. Oh and please quit the comparisons of yourself to Obama, GEJ already tried that. Forge your own path, create your own legacy, Obama is not the be all and end all.

Anonymous said...

Hnmm... sounds original and str8 from the heart. May d gud Lord help ur administration if u re for real. Amen.

umoh Linda said...

We are waiting patiently..

umoh Linda said...

We are waiting patiently..

Anonymous said...

Terrible write-up. Who wrote this crap? The English is terrible, unnecesary wordy and often times, grammartically incorrect.

Anonymous said...

What about power and education?

Anonymous said...

Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai BSai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari Sai Buhari

Unknown said...

I cannot argue with the logic of this write up. But remember that staying in Blair House is a Greek gift; the Americans will analyze the excrements to determine the health status of the president. This will determine their planning of support.

BECKYS WORLD EVENTS /NAIJA BAKERS BLOG said...

Well written, I agree is not about appointing ministers but having structures that works. Boko haram won't be easily defected it ll take time nd patience. Well done Mr President

Unknown said...

Well said! Mr President,let God and His spirit lead you thru in whatever u try to do to revamp dis country that has been in a mess over d years.The ressuscitation of our bad economy,power,employment creations as well as ensuring adequate securities and fighting corruption is very important as u have also planned as d new "no nonsense president".Yea,it's gon' take much time to see these changes manifesting.A patient dog eats d fattest meat as also in d case of patiently better to eat a hot peppery soup...Still,many nigerian are so impatient and some would always be eager with biased mind make unreasonable comments about Buhari on Linda's blog..! I pray God give 'em wisdom and spirit of maturity,amen!

paul ojeih said...

A beautiful speech simple and straight to d point

Unknown said...

Dope.
Never Z to miss a Washington Post Editorial(s).
That's how i stay TIGHT motherfuckERS.

Anonymous said...

PMB now needs this mountain of excuse due to failure to be swift and effective....

Nigerians rightfully expect swift action - simply because he has had such a long time to think about this office...

4months to form a cabinet is simply unacceptable and only deeming it fit to explain to Obama but not to his people, very disrespectful to Nigerian people.....

Anonymous said...

Now that how a presidential statement.

Anonymous said...

My president, God will endow you with more wisdom and strength to lead our great country. I can see you are a leader that has a plan unlike the pdp government in that past 16yrs that think governance is all about politics. It us not about how fast but how well. He who fails to plan, plans to fail

Anonymous said...

$150B not Naira o, dollars. If I see any ethnic derogatory comments on this blog for the next few days. I'm coming in full attack mode. $150B!!! If we add all the billionaire on forbes list, we will have over 10 individuals and this includes Bill Gates twice over. nigeria should have been better than Dubai 10x over. Shame on corrupt politicians stashing Nigerians hard earned money in their private accounts. Why are we so self destructive and selfish? Such greed! I'm sure President Buhari went to Obama with evidence of these total sum. There are about to be once suddenly rich folks eating at Buca stations with the rest of the people. I weep for my country! We have been raped by select few.

Mihearty said...

Blabbing master has come again. Talking machine.

Anonymous said...

Ordinary stealing, people will say it is Corruption

Okowright Balaxy said...

Long boring and meaningless epistle from a FOOLISH and clueless cow of a president. I guess Buhari is living in a dream land for him to say the fight against Boko Haram has improved. Security under Buhari is worst than what we experienced under GEJ. Boko Haram has killed more persons withing this two months of Buhari's administration. Buhari better resign and stop giving flimsy excuses, this is not the change Nigerians want. Travelling about seeking foreign support will only take us back to the colonial era. OLD FOOLISH BUHARI wake up from your slumber!!!

Anonymous said...

Very reassuring message

Anonymous said...

First look at all the corrupt governors and thrir families that they use to siphon money and abuse power Re: Ajimobi. His wife and first daughter plus husband, who is a pawn, have both been caught in shameless displays of theft and abuse of power and their are several witnesses of their terrible behavior. You cannot root out corruption when you travel with such corrupt people. Start with Ajimobi and other governors and you will be shocked at what you find. He has no idea what evil his daughters are up to in his name. Sai Buhari!

Unknown said...

oga we are waiting for change and all dis many preaching

Anonymous said...

Sai baba!!! I believe you.

Chop Chop said...

Linda, nwayo nwayo biko.

Unknown said...

May God be with us.

Unknown said...

Baba nofin do u take ur tym, it's better to carefully select ur minister that will perform than hurriedly select people with questionable character that will end up messing ur administration up. Whoever that doesn't like can go and jump into lagoon

TAMARA SPLASH said...

We are waiting with ur aboki ministers

AliBaba DeKingMaker said...

We pray and hope u succeed and that our ppl should understand that we succeed when u succeed....

Amaka.u.l said...

Good,we are counting on u sir.

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Udeagbala Chukwuebuka Collins said...

president buhari the last thing i will ever do is doubt your ability of changing nigeria,i love nigeria with my life and will want to see her be great,shun all the insults god is with you

Unknown said...

Sai Baba go slow..I believe in your government

Unknown said...

Sai Baba go slow..I believe in your government

Roche said...

Word......Accurate & on point.
My change has indeed come.

Anonymous said...

Politricians.....
It's easy 2 deceive masses wit write up
We re waiting 2 c de CHANGE
May God give u wisdom 2 take de write direction and defeat de cancer called Boko haram 1st.
#oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#

Otuonye Chidera said...

i hear


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Unknown said...

We are right behind you ,sir. Carry on the good work
Nigeria had waited this long and we are willing to see how we can become a civilized ,progressive country

Anonymous said...

Nigerians we just need to patient and see the change that would befall us.under pmb regime.

Unknown said...

Old papa

Anonymous said...

Sai Buhari!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Sai Baba....you've said it all....you too much...better presido

Anonymous said...

That's my president talking

Anonymous said...

The real hero of democracy

Dani said...

So proud of my president

Anonymous said...

Baba you too get mouth jor...carry go!!!!!

Unknown said...

We shall win and this country shall be great again.
God's wisdom to all our leaders.

Lady C said...

And am beginning to luv Mai president more and more.

Anonymous said...

Well said, I just hope Nigerians give him d desired support.

Roche said...

Word......Accurate & on point.
My change has indeed come.

Unknown said...

That is my president. Long live live d president, God bless nigeria. There is hope, I can see it shinning.

regio said...

Well written article. Your mission n vision statement is clear and we'll understood. You got my back Mr President. Those calling you snail will soon begin to sing songs of praises to you. God help you.

Anonymous said...

The enormity of structural decay that is confronting GMB requires more than a heart of a dinosaur to overcome. He should also see how to ensure that party supremacy does not constitute any hindrance because APC-GMB=PDP. I wished he won this election as an independent candidate.

Anonymous said...

Another epistle? Too much talk. Buhari get to work, pls. Enough said.

Anonymous said...

I hope say nor be so this man go write speech for four years o. Campaign and propaganda things.

Business Barbie said...

What nonsense is this. When they campaigned, they did so with urgency. Boko Haram will be gone in 2 months, now he talking long story about taking time to do the right things

And Mr president, the 1000 people who have died since you resumed power will disagree that you are doing anything about insurgency.

You said Boko Haram are no longer engaging military so it means they are weak, what nonsense. Boko Haram started by blowing up places. It was when the military started eradic

Unknown said...

Whoever you are, you're really smart, too much sense here...Godbless ya

Anonymous said...

You must have been brainfucked as a kid

ernest said...

God will see u through sir.

ernest said...

God will see u through sir.

ernest said...

God will see u through sir.

Etuk said...

You are on the right track sir. May Almighty God give you the needed wisdom. Mr President sir, a.I know woman of intergrity that I can recommend. Somebody you can depend on.

Anonymous said...

Later u igbos will say u voted pmb....the hatred is too much...fr no good reason...been watching igbo comments on lib - most of them are very rude...it is sad.....All igbos cant be this way i know...but most igbos here make me feel the tribalism and hate speech is very deep...itz like an institution...kai!!! Shows upbringing for some sha and itz bad.

Barcarey said...

You need an intervention. Your ignorance has wings like an eagle.

Nigerian praise and worship tonic solfa with chords it said...

we Nigerians should learn to be calm, and not be like a woman who keeps nagging about her dress being on fire... let us learn to Pray, let us learn to listen to each other and seek for help where our true help comes from.... only God.
A super human can fail but God can never fail.
A house divided against itself can never stand no matter how strong or weak the roof is ....
A man who keeps doing the same thing the same way should not expect a different result. (we have been complaining for years)
Let us learn to be more constructive than destructive... this is the only way to build

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Nigerian praise and worship tonic solfa with chords it said...

we Nigerians should learn to be calm, and not be like a woman who keeps nagging about her dress being on fire... let us learn to Pray, let us learn to listen to each other and seek for help where our true help comes from.... only God.
A super human can fail but God can never fail.
A house divided against itself can never stand no matter how strong or weak the roof is ....
A man who keeps doing the same thing the same way should not expect a different result. (we have been complaining for years)
Let us learn to be more constructive than destructive... this is the only way to build

CRACKERBOXX

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