President Muhammadu Buhari says he is eager to leave office next year, admitting that it has been tough ruling Nigeria.
He spoke in Daura, Katsina State, while receiving some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), legislators and political leaders.
“I am eager to go. I can tell you it has been tough. I am grateful to God that people appreciate the personal sacrifices we have been making,” a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari, saying.
“By this time next year, I would have made the most out of the two terms, and the remaining months I will do my best,” the President noted.
President Buhari urged those in political positions and places of privilege to be mindful in helping the many Nigerians that were looking for opportunities.
“If you are greedy, you won’t look around to see what is happening with those who are less endowed,’’ he said.
The President told the governors and political leaders that he had not been to his house in Daura for close to a year due to the demands of office.
President Buhari said he would retire to Daura, not Kaduna, where he had a better house.
The President said relative to the resources available, and compared to the last administration, the government had done well in many areas, particularly in infrastructure.
“I wish the person who is coming after me the very best,” he said.
On security, the President said the North West had posed more challenges, and some success had been recorded in other regions, North East and South South.
President Buhari advised some indigenes in the South South to stop hurting national assets, which also affect their livelihood.
