Chidi Samuel || Nigeria’s Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo on Friday described President Mohammadu Buhari as a fair minded person determined to ensure that the second Niger bridge is completed on schedule.
Prof Osinbajo made the remark in Anambra State at the funeral service of Mrs. Rosline Akabueze, the mother of Mr. Ben Akabueze, the Director General of Budget office.
The vice president while describing President Muhammadu Buhari as a fair-minded and just leader that takes into account, the interest of all Nigerians regardless of their backgrounds, assured that the administration will complete every ongoing project in the South East.
Osinbajo said, “we have a listening President, and I can assure you that President Muhammadu Buhari is a man who in his heart wants to be fair and just.’’
“One of the most important things about the President is that he a very fair-minded person,” but could be said to be somewhat partial to Anambra state, in particular, adding “and I believe that he loves this State.
“In 2003, when he first ran for office, his running mate then was Senator Chuba Okadibo, an indigene of this state; the second time he ran, his running mate was Chief Edwin Ume-Ezoeke, also an indigene of Anambra State. I think he has a very special affection for this state.’’
The Vice President explained that the Buhari’s criteria for appointments is driven by “competence of persons considered to manage certain positions.’’
He, however, reiterated the present administration’s commitment to the unity and prosperity of Nigeria regardless of the challenges.
“Every time we talk about fairness, we must talk about justice; when we talk about unity, we must talk about justice and I believe that is the fair thing to do,’’ the Vice President added.
“About the request concerning the second Niger bridge and the east-west road and several of these projects, I want to say that the president himself went to China to negotiate the loan for the second Niger bridge.
“Aside from that, the Lagos-Calabar rail line passing through states in this region, the president also, personally, went to negotiate the loan.
“I believe that by the grace of God we would see the completion of all of these projects; even the Onitsha road that you have been complaining about, we will ensure that it is built,’’ he concluded.
With agency report