I’ve Run Good Race Within 8 Years Of My Administration- Buhari

In his two terms of office, which lasted for eight years, President Muhammadu Buhari claimed to have finished the race well.

Following the inauguration of Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, GCON, and President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, GCFR, in Abuja on Thursday, Buhari made this statement.

READ ALSO: Future Presidents Will No Longer Travel Abroad For Medicals – Aisha Buhari

The installation of the President-elect and Vice President-elect, respectively, prepares them for their oath of office on Monday, May 29, 2023, capping the eight-year presidency of President Buhari, who held office for two terms from 2015 to 2023.

Congratulations were extended by the President to Tinubu and Shettima, who had previously led the governments of Lagos and Borno, respectively.

According to him, “I extend my warmest congratulations to the President-elect, on his well-deserved victory at the February 25th, 2023 Presidential elections. The Nigerian people have recognized your leadership qualities, political acumen, and passion to serve our great nation, and have entrusted you with the burden of governing our beloved country.

“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.

“I equally extend my congratulations to the Vice President-elect. Your wealth of experience in governance, your unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Nigerian people, and your exemplary leadership during challenging times as Governor of Borno State, have made you a deserving candidate for this position. I have full confidence that you will serve our nation with utmost dedication and integrity.

“In accordance with the Honours Award Act, 1963, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, (LFN), 2004, Presidents/Heads of State receive the Honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) while the Vice Presidents are awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).

“Today, with the authority vested in me, as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have conferred the National Honour of GCFR on His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu and that of the GCON on His Excellency Kashim Shettima respectively.

“As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, let us not forget the immense responsibilities that come with leadership. The challenges facing our nation are significant, and it is the duty of the President and Vice President to address them with courage, wisdom, and compassion.

“We must remain committed to the principles of good governance, transparency, and accountability, as these are the foundations upon which our nation’s progress and development rely,’’ he added.