Former President Muhammadu Buhari revealed that he left office with the same physical assets he possessed upon assuming the presidency on May 29, 2015.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosed that the former president made this remark during a meeting with members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum at his residence in Kaduna.
According to Shehu, Buhari advised the members to adopt a citizen-centric approach, emphasizing that leadership presents both challenges and opportunities, and balancing these would significantly advance national progress.
He added that the former president expressed confidence in the progress being made by the governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and reiterated his call for continued dedication to the nation’s progress.
Buhari appreciated the Tinubu administration’s renovation of his home in Kaduna, pointing out that despite the minimal external changes, substantial enhancements were made within.
He also thanked the governors for visiting, mentioning that while he had worked alongside several of them, others were unfamiliar to him.
According to Imo state Governor Hope Uzodinma, Chairman of the PGF, the purpose of their visit was to wish the former president a happy Eid-el-Fitr, and “convey our heart-felt expression of gratitude and enduring respect for your immense contributions to Nigeria’s democracy and strengthening our party.
“Many of us recall with pride the principled role you played in the founding of the APC. That legacy continues to shape our party’s identity direction.
“We are especially gratified, only a few weeks ago, to hear your public affirmation that the APC remains your party of choice. That declaration could not have come at a better time. It reaffirmed your place as a pillar of our movement and provided reassurance to members of our party. Mr President, you are pan-Nigerian.
“Your Excellency, your legacy in Nigerian history is secure. You remain the only opposition candidate in our nation’s history to have defeated an incumbent. You did not only win power, you governed with calm resolve and handed over, with honor, to another APC president. For this, we are extremely grateful.
“Your administration gave expression to our party’s core principles through your focus on security, economic recovery, and anti-corruption. Your efforts reclaimed territory from insurgents, extended social investment programs like the Conditional Cash Transfer and School Feeding Program, and ushered in road and rail revolution that is still bearing fruit. Programs such as the Anchor Borrowers Scheme directly impacted food security. You taught us to produce what we eat and eat what we produce. You brought dignity to governance and deepened the progressive ethos of our party.
“Today, APC is being renewed and repositioned under your worthy successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. His leadership is bold, reform -driven, and unshakably committed to progress. Your public endorsement of him in your recent birthday message was a powerful symbol of continuity and humility.
“Your Excellency, today we honor you, not just for your past service but for the enduring values you represent. We ask you to continue to support and guide us as we take the next steps to deepen progressive politics across the nation, and ensure that APC continues to be in power for a more prosperous Nigeria.”
