No Section Of Nigeria Is Excluded In My Administration, Buhari Insists

*Says We Won’t Condone Criminals

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday restated his vow to deal
with criminal elements undermining the security of lives and
property in the country.

He made the remarks at the International Conference Centre,
Abuja, the venue of the Progressive Youths Conference organised by
the All Progressives Congress national leadership.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, President Buhari said masterminds
of security challenges in several states across the country would
be brought to book.

While advising Nigerian Youths not to allow themselves to be
used to instigate crisis, he said his administration has continued
to give every section of the country a sense of belonging through
the spread of projects infrastructural development and federal
appointments.

He said: “So far, all the policies initiatives, projects and
even appointments by this administration has been guided by equity
and inclusiveness. There is actually no part of the country that
has not been impacted positively in the areas of infrastructure,
agriculture and economic support initiatives, based on
peculiarities of the regions.

“As you are all aware, we are currently dealing with some
internal security challenges and I will like to reassure you that
as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, no effort will be
spared in tackling them.

‘As I have repeatedly said in recent weeks, every criminal
element that has taken up arms against the peace of the country and
its citizens will be brought to book accordingly.”

He urged the youth never to despair or lose hope in the
country.

“Never despair, nor relent in our joint task of nation-building.
Remember, we have no other country but Nigeria. It is the
responsibility of every one of us to work towards the development
and advancement of this country.”

Yobe state governor and Chairman APC Caretaker Committee/
Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni said the
party has always believed in the youth and cultivate them to
contribute their quota in nation-building.

“So, we cannot afford to discard the youth in the affairs of the
party. We must invest in the youth for a better future for the
party and country. Therefore, this conference and theme are both
strategic and timely for a prosperous future for the party and our
beloved country.

“I am pleased to say that collectively, we have rescued a
troubled party that was heading towards imminent collapse and
disintegration, to a very strong, solid, reliable and ever-growing
political party.”

In an apparent reference to agitation for restructuring,
Governor Buni cautioned the youth not to associate with those he
called “retrogressive elements.”

“As the most energetic segment of the population, retrogressive
elements with evil interests in causing confusion, creating and
fanning hate and disunity will always rely on you to achieve such
negative and unpatriotic tendencies and to destroy your future. You
must resist them. You should never allow yourselves to be used as
tools in the hands of these treacherous elements.”

APC National Youth Leader, Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, in his
welcome address said the conference was organised based on the need
to galvanise the progressive movement in the country.

Ahmed who recalled that the Youths in the country have
consistently backed President Buhari presidential ambition
disclosed that the latter scored over 10 million votes in the three
general elections he participated in since 1999.
He further pleaded with the youths not to abandon the APC in the
2023 general election.

“We are going to deliver this party in the future, especially in
2023, 2027 and beyond.”

*Says We Won’t Condone Criminals

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday restated his vow to deal
with criminal elements undermining the security of lives and
property in the country.

He made the remarks at the International Conference Centre,
Abuja, the venue of the Progressive Youths Conference organised by
the All Progressives Congress national leadership.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, President Buhari said masterminds
of security challenges in several states across the country would
be brought to book.

While advising Nigerian Youths not to allow themselves to be
used to instigate crisis, he said his administration has continued
to give every section of the country a sense of belonging through
the spread of projects infrastructural development and federal
appointments.

He said: “So far, all the policies initiatives, projects and
even appointments by this administration has been guided by equity
and inclusiveness. There is actually no part of the country that
has not been impacted positively in the areas of infrastructure,
agriculture and economic support initiatives, based on
peculiarities of the regions.

“As you are all aware, we are currently dealing with some
internal security challenges and I will like to reassure you that
as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, no effort will be
spared in tackling them.

‘As I have repeatedly said in recent weeks, every criminal
element that has taken up arms against the peace of the country and
its citizens will be brought to book accordingly.”

He urged the youth never to despair or lose hope in the
country.

“Never despair, nor relent in our joint task of nation-building.
Remember, we have no other country but Nigeria. It is the
responsibility of every one of us to work towards the development
and advancement of this country.”

Yobe state governor and Chairman APC Caretaker Committee/
Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni said the
party has always believed in the youth and cultivate them to
contribute their quota in nation-building.

“So, we cannot afford to discard the youth in the affairs of the
party. We must invest in the youth for a better future for the
party and country. Therefore, this conference and theme are both
strategic and timely for a prosperous future for the party and our
beloved country.

“I am pleased to say that collectively, we have rescued a
troubled party that was heading towards imminent collapse and
disintegration, to a very strong, solid, reliable and ever-growing
political party.”

In an apparent reference to agitation for restructuring,
Governor Buni cautioned the youth not to associate with those he
called “retrogressive elements.”

“As the most energetic segment of the population, retrogressive
elements with evil interests in causing confusion, creating and
fanning hate and disunity will always rely on you to achieve such
negative and unpatriotic tendencies and to destroy your future. You
must resist them. You should never allow yourselves to be used as
tools in the hands of these treacherous elements.”

APC National Youth Leader, Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, in his
welcome address said the conference was organised based on the need
to galvanise the progressive movement in the country.

Ahmed who recalled that the Youths in the country have
consistently backed President Buhari presidential ambition
disclosed that the latter scored over 10 million votes in the three
general elections he participated in since 1999.
He further pleaded with the youths not to abandon the APC in the
2023 general election.

“We are going to deliver this party in the future, especially in
2023, 2027 and beyond.”