Former President Muhammadu Buhari has said that security and economy in Nigeria improved significantly during his eight years in office.
Buhari stated this on Wednesday when he received members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Katsina State Council, at his country home, Daura, Katsina State on a courtesy visit.
The former President recalled that before his administration, security and economic challenges were pervading the country, but his administration curbed the menace of terrorism and economic meltdown.
He explained that the revolving security and economic strategies initiated and implemented by his government successfully tackled the economic and security woes he inherited from his predecessors.
Buhari, who spoke in Hausa, said: “Security and economy improved significantly in Nigeria under my administration compared to what we met in 2015. Things will continue to improve in Nigeria.”
He said only Nigerians in the corridor of power would understand the administrative challenges confronting the country, adding that the nation’s leaders always faced bottlenecks in implementing policies and programmes.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Yusuf Ibrahim-Jargaba, commended the former President for tackling terrorism, banditry and other security challenges during his tenure.
Ibrahim-Jargaba acknowledged the efforts of the former President in keeping the country united despite decisive statements, noting that his hard work, dedication and selfless service were responsible for making the country to remain indivisible.
