Govs, EFCC chair, others brief Buhari in Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari has met with Governors Babagana Zulum (Borno) and Mai Mala Buni (Yobe) as well as Katsina State Governor-elect, Dikko Radda in Saudi Arabia.

Buhari also received updates from some Nigerian government officials on ongoing situations, including the conclusion of supplementary elections in Nigeria.

At the Makkah Guest Palace where he is accommodated by the government of the host country, President Buhari received briefings from the EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa.

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai (Retd), also updated the President on developments in their official assignments.

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While responding to the briefs, President Buhari said: “Whatever Nigeria has achieved today is due to the power of its democracy and the power of our institutions, which must continue to be strengthened.”

Speaking individually after the meetings, the Governors of Borno and Yobe said they remained appreciative of the efforts of the President in curbing the threats of Boko Haram terrorists in their states and were happy that peace had been restored.

They promised to continue to work for the betterment of their peoples and remain loyal to the President.

The EFCC Chairman briefed Buhari on efforts to conclude ongoing court cases and the plan to prosecute more offenders.

He also briefed the President on the arrests of several suspects in connection with election fraud and the plan to take them to court.

On his part, Radda gave assurances of his commitment to an open and transparent government as promised during the campaign.

The guests also joined President Buhari to observe the afternoon prayers in Saudi Arabia.

The Star