BuhariWhy I gave Fashola three ministries - President
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BuhariWhy I gave Fashola three ministries - President
But
Buhari said Fashola's outstanding performance in Lagos State for eight
years prepared and qualified him for his present office.
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he allocated three ministries - the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, to a former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola.
Many
critics, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had criticised
the President for assigning the portfolios to the ex-governor, arguing
that it would overwhelm him, which would result to underperformance.
But
Buhari said Fashola's outstanding performance in Lagos State for eight
years prepared and qualified him for his present office.
Speaking
in an interview with a magazine, The Interview, Buhari said Fashola is a
hard working man who has proven to be an excellent performer.
“The economic realities demanded that we merge ministries and we did," he said.
“Putting three critical ministries under one man was determined by the ability to perform.
“This is a man who had ruled a state excellently for eight years and as they say, the reward for hard work is more work”
On
whether those who voluntarily returned looted funds would be
prosecuted, the President said he is waiting for the recommendation of
the Attorney-General on that, saying he would not want to disgrace
people.