Be Happy That Buhari’s Name Can Fetch A Lot Of Good Things For Nigeria – Presidency

Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu said that Nigerians should be happy that they have a leader like President Muhammadu Buhari whose name can “fetch a lot of good things” for the country because he is respected globally.

Garba Shehu, who was defending President Buhari’s frequent trips abroad, stated this during an interview on Channels TV programme on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

He disagreed with critics, who argue that some of the trips are needless, saying they are “not sightseeing trips (but) are justified by outcomes”.

“In each of the trips, we try to let Nigerians know what the things the president has achieved; and so, we are making progress, the economy needs the trips because much of it actually comes on account of who the president is,” he added.

“They (investors) are looking at a serious man and are ready to do business with him.

“I think Nigerians should comfort themselves in the fact that they have a president who is respected around the globe and the name of whom can fetch a lot of good things for Nigerians.”

He said the president has not gone against the law in any of the trips, especially regarding the recent one in the UK.

“He is on a private trip outside the country, partly on vacation, partly at work,” Shehu said, adding: “The constitution of Nigeria is very clear that 21 days is the period of absence which cannot be justified.”