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    Home»Politics»I Believe In Devolution Of Power — President Buhari

    I Believe In Devolution Of Power — President Buhari

    Politics By Ifeanyi N.Jun 11, 2021Updated:Jun 12, 2021No Comments4 Mins Read
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    The President says he remains unapologetic believer in devolving power to the people.

    President Muhammadu Buhari
    President Muhammadu Buhari

    President Muhammadu Buhari says the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only the National Assembly can handle.

    He, however, reiterated his position on devolving more power to the people.

    The president stated this when he received members of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) led by Co-Chairmen, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III and President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Dr Samson Ayokunle, at the State House, Abuja, on Friday.

    The President said: “On the contentious issue of restructuring or true federalism or devolution of powers, like you all know, this is a constitutional matter with which only the National Assembly can deal.

    “I remain an unapologetic believer in devolving power to the people and that is why I signed the Executive Order granting autonomy to State Legislature and Judiciary.

    “Unfortunately, this was met with some resistance at the state level and led to a more than two months strike action that has cost the country a lot of pain.

    “Luckily the National Assembly has nearly completed the constitutional review process, which I hope would address some of the burning issues agitating the minds of our people.’’

    Buhari assured that efforts were already on to create a more conducive environment to address both direct and indirect causes of challenges including areas of job creation and employment generation.

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    He appreciated religious leaders for their significant roles in national development, particularly in shaping perspectives.

    “Your role is critical in putting the correct perspective out to Nigerians,’’ he added.

    On security, the president told the religious leaders that the government was already going after financiers of criminal elements, who also supply them with arms, but were constrained by the strike by Judiciary workers.

    “Fortunately, this strike has been called off and prosecution of some of these people would soon commence, while our security agencies expand their network in closing in on the others,’’ he added.

    The president assured that the administration would remain committed to “quickly pushing this dark side of our history behind us and we are currently making sure that funding would not hamper our efforts.’’

    According to the president, the last Federal Executive Council meeting approved some funds for the security agencies, which would be put to judicious use.

    “As I mentioned yesterday, in Lagos, we would not relent in our efforts at clearing these criminals from all parts of our land including the forests,’’ he said.

    Buhari said the government had the major part to play in providing security

    He said: “But, besides the imperative to abide by democratic processes is the important aspect of support of the citizenry to the security agencies by providing relevant and timely information.

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    “I must confess that I am more pained than anyone can imagine with the on-going security challenges because, like you noted during your meeting, they have increased the hunger, pain and anger in the land,’’ he noted.

    The president thanked the religious leaders for their patriotism and commitment to ensuring peace and understanding.

    “I have listened to you and I am particularly happy that your meeting clearly identified specific and major roles for both the Government and the people of Nigeria.

    “This is what has been lacking for some time in the national discourse on addressing our current security challenges.’’

    In their comments, NIREC, led by Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Dr Samson Ayokunle, thanked the President for the onerous assignment of leading the country.

    They, however, advised the government to fund the armed forces better to confront myriad of security challenges facing the country, block sources of illegal arms, publish names of those funding terrorism and try them.

    The leaders also canvassed the recruitment of more policemen, strengthening of the judiciary, tackle unemployment by creating jobs for youths particularly, and on separatist agitations in the country.

    “It is in our togetherness that we are stronger,” they said.

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