May 29, 2018

Rep. Umar Bago, (APC Niger), on Tuesday, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for  restoring political stability to the country.

Bago, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna, said that in spite of the daunting challenges, the president had performed well in enhancing peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.

“The president has restored the hope of an ordinary Nigerian as our cooperate existence was being threatened before the coming of his administration”.

“I appeal to Nigerians to set aside tribal, ethnic and political differences and support the Buhari administration for good democratic governance,” he said.

He explained that four years was definitely not enough to tackle the country’s economic problem, insecurity, and  infrastructure decay, which had accumulated over the years.

“Buhari has shown more political  commitment and exemplary leadership in addressing most of these challenges and he needs our support, trust, and patience for the common good of our country,” he said.

The lawmaker explained that the nation is faced with several challenges that required rare leadership qualities to confront.

“Buhari is a true and committed patriot and selfless leader, endowed with huge qualities needed to take Nigeria to greater heights”.

Bago, who represents Chanchaga Federal Constituency, said the present administration had demonstrated commitment to repositioning and strengthening of critical areas in the country.

He listed such areas as the fight against corruption, promotion of agriculture and massive road constructions among others.

The lawmaker called on Nigerians irrespective of religious and political differences to support the government in its efforts at providing security and putting the nation on the path of prosperity.

“We should resist any attempt to tamper with our hard earned unity, hence the need for all to remain vigilant to enhance peace, progress and political stability,” he concluded.