*Says he ran good race, finished his course as president *Charges president-elect, incoming VP to lead with wisdom, courage, compassion*Reiterates former Lagos governor has experience, capacity to lead country *Tinubu
*Charges president-elect, incoming VP to lead with wisdom, courage, compassion*Tinubu to Buhari: Wherever you are, be it Daura or Niger Republic, expect knocks on your doorsDeji Elumoye in Abuja
Exercising the power conferred on him, Buhari said, “in accordance with the Honours Award Act, 1963, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, , 2004, Presidents/Heads of State receive the Honour of GCFR while the Vice Presidents are awarded the GCON. “I have no doubt that Nigeria will continue to thrive and achieve new heights under your leadership. You were the best candidate at the elections and Nigerians have chosen wisely.
Buhari noted that Tinubu had the experience and capacity to lead the country, carry on the legacy of his administration. According to him, “This administration from inception has faced security challenges, such as insurgency, oil theft, kidnapping as well as corruption, which has eaten deep into the system.
As part of his achievements, Buhari noted that the Second Niger Bridge, named President Muhammadu Buhari Bridge, had been completed and inaugurated. “The link between infrastructure and economic prosperity is undeniable. It is through the construction of roads, railways, bridges, and other critical assets that we unlock the true potential of our nation, leading to better communication, facilitating trade, and propelling economic growth.”
He stated, while giving the president-elect the transition documents, “Today, I am so proud to have handed over to you my successor, Your Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, three key documents that will guide you as you aim to define a path for your administration. He said, “This is a first in the history of our nation’s transition process. To preserve this remarkable history for generations to come, I have directed that the baton be preserved in the presidential history wing of the National Archives and I hope that president-elect, Tinubu, and those after him will build on this tradition.”
He, however, noted that he was not oblivious of the enormous responsibilities facing the administration he was about to lead, adding that he would not disappoint the expectations of Nigerians. “President Buhari, you have shown courage in taking tough decisions others avoided. One such decision is to recognise the injustice of the annulment the 1993 election, to designate June 12 as a Democracy Day and to bestow the nation’s highest honour on late MKO Abiola.
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