By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA – Presidency Tuesday night said that
President Muhammadu Buhari contested for
president up to four times to bequeath a better
future for Nigerian youth.
President Muhammadu Buhari
His Special Adviser to the President, Media and
Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina made the disclosure
in Abuja on Tuesday when he received a Golden
Leadership Award from the National Youths
Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative at the
Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He asked the youth to join other Nigerians in
supporting the President in his effort to evolve
a new Nigeria for the upcoming generation.
‘‘One of the reasons President Buhari
repeatedly contested for the position of the
President of Nigeria was to see the country
properly take care of young people.
‘‘He strongly believes there should be a better
country for the future generation.
‘‘Tell your colleagues to team up with a
government that envisages a better future for
this country because Nigerians deserve a better
future and that is what the President is
aspiring to bequeath,’’ Adesina said.
In his remarks, the National Coordinator of the
Youth Group, Comrade Alabi Abiodun, while
presenting the award, commended Adesina for
his exemplary role and service to the nation.
He described the President’s spokesman as a
lover of truth, mentor and icon for Nigerian
youths.