FG must take difficult decisions for Nigeria to survive – Emir of Kano

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Jethro Ibileke/Benin
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Governor Adams Oshiomhole in a handshake with the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi during the Emir’s visit to the governor in Benin Wednesday
The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Mai Martaba, Sarkin Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, Wednesday attributed the current economic hardship in the country to what he called misrule of past administrations.
Sanusi who spoke on the occasion of the Graduation ceremony and Founder’s Day of the University of Benin, where he was installed as the 9th Chancellor of the University, said the Federal Government must make some difficult decisions for the nation to survive.
The Emir said despite the economic hardship being experienced, Nigerians must be thankful to God for a successful election and the prevailing peace in the country.

“In the last one year we had a peaceful election, we have a new government that has the opportunity to give this country a new lease of life. However, the government is taking office at a time of great difficulties. Oil price crashed, we are suffering due to the mismanagement of the past, corruption issues have placed this economy in a precarious state and there will be need for difficult decisions and support for this new administration.
“It is my hope that this university and its students will lead the way in the process, in pursuance of good governance and for Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice necessary to put this economy on the move again. I congratulate the President, Muhammadu Buhari for his election. I congratulate the Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN and the senate of the institution for the smooth running of the university.
“I drove round the university, I saw huge construction sites an attestation that the tempo of infrastructural development of the university initiated by the previous administration has continued. I salute your efforts in maintaining peace …Read More

Source:: PM Newspaper