President Bola Tinubu has vowed to drop any member of his cabinet whom he feels falls short of the expectations of Nigerians. Speaking at a\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to drop any member of his cabinet whom he feels falls short of the expectations of Nigerians.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking at a meeting with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, the President said he would continue to do his best for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI thank the cabinet members for their efforts, but I will relieve any of them of their duties anytime I feel that they are failing Nigerians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also appealed to state governments to prioritize the needs of local communities by ensuring accountability and effectiveness in the administration of local governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI will appeal to you to summon the governors. I am doing my very best to enhance the revenue base of the country. They must equally be sympathetic, and they must urgently consider the needs of the local people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPeople reside in the local communities. That is where they work, farm, and live. If the local governments are not effective in delivering services; as leaders, we must not hang on to the numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMaybe we should look at recalibrating. What was good four years ago may not be good today. When we want the votes, we go to the locals; when we get the votes, we move to and focus on Abuja,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking on the significance of education in nation-building, the President described the situation of out-of-school children in parts of Nigeria as unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe question of out-of-school children is unacceptable. Education is a tool against poverty, and that is what brought many of us here. We must use our education to serve the people and improve their conditions. We must develop the backbone of Nigeria\u2019s economy, which is the education system. We will collaborate with you on this intensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are still building Nigeria, and I am glad that you have emphasized the need for development. The infrastructure decay is unacceptable, and the level of poverty in the north is unacceptable. We must eliminate the source of these trends,\u201d President Tinubu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On security, President Tinubu commended the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for his efforts, saying: \u201cEverybody wants to be secure, and we need to invest more in technology. We will do it, I promise you. We will put our heart and soul into ensuring that Nigeria is secure and its citizens are protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The President also addressed economic development and livestock management, stating: \u201cAnimal husbandry has been a huge problem for Nigeria. Dairy farms can grow our economy significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTalk to the governors and tell them to make more land available. Talk to herders to collaborate with the states. The lands are with the states. We are ready to put funds in place to help the herders. We can do it, and we will be able to do it. If the Brazilians and the Dutch are doing it, we can also do it,\u201d the President stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President Tinubu also used the occasion to appeal for national unity and continued support for his government, saying \u201d As long as we are together, and we have to be together, there is strength in our diversity. Our strength and opportunity are built into our population. I thank the cabinet members for their efforts, but I will relieve any of them of their duties anytime I feel that they are failing Nigerians,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The President directed the establishment of a committee to follow up on the issues raised at the meeting and assigned the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to lead the follow-up efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The leader of the delegation and Chairman, Board of Trustees of ACF, Barrister Bashir Dalhatu, congratulated President Tinubu on his first year in office and expressed the Forum\u2019s appreciation for his achievements and service to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said President Tinubu\u2019s commitments and assurances to Northerners during the election campaign, proved to be a game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrister Dalhatu said Northern Nigeria reposes strong trust and confidence in President Tinubu, adding: \u201cYour tireless support for and collaboration with Northerners that helped many to win elections into various positions, including that of the presidency in the past, has consolidated the love and trust in the hearts of Northerners for you, as confirmed by the pattern of voting in the last presidential election.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" President Bola Tinubu has vowed to drop any member of his cabinet whom he feels falls short of the expectations of Nigerians. 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