Buhari harps on Unity, promises more projects to South East

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday reiterated his believe in
the unity of the country.

He spoke in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital when he paid a one
day working visit to the state.

Buhari, who is visiting the region for the first time since he
became President, said the diversity of the country makes it unique
in the committee of nations.

“My presence here today is a demonstration of my strong believe
in the unity of Nigeria. As a most populous country in Africa with
over 300 ethnic groups our diversity is almost unique among the
nations,” he said.

He assured the people of the South East of his administration’s
commitment to carry out projects that will lead to the fast
tracking of development in the region.

According to him, in keeping with his promise to South East
leaders, the 2018 budget which he recently presented to the
National Assembly captured many projects in the zone in accordance
with his promise to South East leaders.

“When I met with leaders of the south east last month in Abuja
they raised several issues of concern including the state of roads
in the region. I want to assure you that we will deliver on our
promise. Our 2018 budget include many strategic projects for the
region in roads, power, agriculture and social sector,” the
President said.

Earlier, the State Governor, David Umahi said the state is
appreciative of the President’s support to the state especially in
the area of Agriculture.

He, however, appealed to the President for refund of funds
expended by the state government on some Federal Roads in the
state.

Former Governor of the state, Sam Egwu commended the President
for the recent decision to pay former Biafra Police officers
pensions.

“Such an act of accommodation is what translates a mere leader
to a great father of the Nation”.

He pleaded with the president to give the state assistance in
the area of agriculture; roads and education to enable the state
catch up with other states.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday reiterated his believe in
the unity of the country.

He spoke in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital when he paid a one
day working visit to the state.

Buhari, who is visiting the region for the first time since he
became President, said the diversity of the country makes it unique
in the committee of nations.

“My presence here today is a demonstration of my strong believe
in the unity of Nigeria. As a most populous country in Africa with
over 300 ethnic groups our diversity is almost unique among the
nations,” he said.

He assured the people of the South East of his administration’s
commitment to carry out projects that will lead to the fast
tracking of development in the region.

According to him, in keeping with his promise to South East
leaders, the 2018 budget which he recently presented to the
National Assembly captured many projects in the zone in accordance
with his promise to South East leaders.

“When I met with leaders of the south east last month in Abuja
they raised several issues of concern including the state of roads
in the region. I want to assure you that we will deliver on our
promise. Our 2018 budget include many strategic projects for the
region in roads, power, agriculture and social sector,” the
President said.

Earlier, the State Governor, David Umahi said the state is
appreciative of the President’s support to the state especially in
the area of Agriculture.

He, however, appealed to the President for refund of funds
expended by the state government on some Federal Roads in the
state.

Former Governor of the state, Sam Egwu commended the President
for the recent decision to pay former Biafra Police officers
pensions.

“Such an act of accommodation is what translates a mere leader
to a great father of the Nation”.

He pleaded with the president to give the state assistance in
the area of agriculture; roads and education to enable the state
catch up with other states.