President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that his administration will consolidate and strengthen the reform-oriented policies of former President Muhammadu Buhari in the delivery of dividends of democracy Nigerians in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He made the assurance at the book launch titled, According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience, authored by the former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja.
The President, who was represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, acknowledged the immense effort of his predecessor in nation building and assured to build on the reforms he carried out.
In his words: “The efforts of one administration laid the foundation for the next. In this regard, I acknowledge the efforts of my predecessor, President, and assure all Nigerians that the reform-oriented path it initiated will be considered consolidated and strengthened under this administration.
“Our renewed hope agenda is inspired by the desire to build a resilient, just, and inclusive Nigeria, a nation that delivers dividends of democracy to all its citizens.”
Having commended the author for putting together the book which will serve as a repository of wisdom for public communicators, policy makers, scholars, historians, and Nigerians at large, he eulogized the former President as a man whose leadership stood on the pillars of integrity, accountability, prudence and patriotism.
He added that under his stewardship, Nigeria witnessed a remarkable success in the fight against insecurity and unprecedented boost in infrastructural development.
Speaking at the book launch, the Chairman of the occasion and the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for his impeccable integrity and commitment in surmounting myriads of challenges, including insecurity, which he inherited with dedication and patriotism.
He used the occasion to thank the Nigerian Army for their sacrifice in combating insurgency and defending the territorial integrity of the country.
Also at the book launch, the immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, narrated the vicissitude of the author chronicling his journey in journalism to the Spokesperson to President Buhari and his tact and professionalism in navigating difficult terrains in the course of discharging his duty.
The immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, revealed that the ascendancy of the author from a campaign spokesperson to the post as the Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity and the Spokesperson of President Muhammadu Buhari was based on merit considering his track record in the media world.
He stated that the book, which is structured into three parts, viz: the introduction; the legacy of a revolutionary and exemplary leadership and President Buhari’s legacy from 2015-2023, exemplifies the eventful life of former President Buhari which is marked by integrity, discipline and national commitment to nation building.
