international community that he will name his cabinet before the end of the month.
President Buhari gave the assurance at a joint press conference with President John
Dramani Mahama of Ghana.
“After I was sworn-in, I said I will have my cabinet in September. I expect that
Nigerians should ask me questions after the 30th of September if I do not do so,”
President Buhari said while responding to a question on the appointment of ministers.
President Buhari also told reporters that the Nigerian military, in close collaboration with
the Multi-National Joint Task Force, has recorded remarkable progress in the fight
against Boko Haram since he assumed office as President.
“The first thing I did after I came into office was to reorganize the military and clear
orders were given to them in terms of retraining, re-equipping and redeployment of
troops.
“In the northeast, the military is gaining ground and Boko Haram has been limited to the
Sambisa forest.
“Internally Displaced Persons are gradually moving back home and they are being
reintegrated into their respective communities,” President Buhari said.
On the declaration of assets, the President affirmed that it was a constitutional
requirement that all public office holders in Nigeria should declare their assets before
and after their term in office.
“I recall that in 1975 when late Murtala Mohammed became the Head of State, we were
lined up - governors, ministers, members of the Supreme Military Council. Officials of
Ministry of Justice were brought and every individual was made to declare his assets.
“All Heads of States and Government, governors, ministers, permanent secretaries have
to declare their assets because it is a constitutional requirement.
“I have declared my assets four times. When I was governor in 1975, I declared. After
being Minister of Petroleum and as a member of Supreme Military Council, I declared.
When I was Head of State and now as a President, I have also declared.
Earlier, President Mahama said both leaders had fruitful discussions on how to enhance
bilateral relations and improve regional security.
President Mahama said that Nigeria and Ghana will soon begin the process of reviving
their joint commission for cooperation.
The Ghanaian President added that both leaders also agreed to encourage closer
cooperation between the intelligence and anti-graft agencies of both countries.
He thanked President Buhari for his visit and assured him of Ghana’s support and
cooperation with Nigeria in the fight against terrorism.
Source : Femi Adesina
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