Nigeria Image Before International Community Improved Under PMB – Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has said President Muhammadu Buhari led- administration has achieved a lot, saying the country battered image improved under the present government.
Kalu who spoke at the palace of the Osemawe of Ondo kingdom, Oba Victor Kiladejo when he visited the monarch at his palace in Ondo as part of his advocacy tour of the southwest geopolitical zone said, President Buhari has done well in trying to reinvent the nation, especially in the fight against corruption and rehabilitation of federal roads across the country.
He urged the entire people of Yoruba nation to support President Buhari in his bid to get a second term in office come next year.
Highlighting the achievements of Buhari, Kalu said, “Many federal roads across the country are being rehabilitated by the government. Nigeria now has a good image before the international community unlike what operates before the inception of the Buhari’s administration.”
While appealing to the traditional rulers not to relent in supporting the present government, Kalu urged Nigerians to support the APC led government in its quest to tackle challenges confronting the nation
He urged the traditional rulers to pray for the president and his government, calling on all Nigerians to pray for peace and unity of the country.
“Nigerians should know that no human being is perfect. We should all tolerate ourselves and ensure that peace reign in all parts of the country. We should see the good side of ourselves and close our eyes on the bad sides.”
The former Governor promised to empower 2000 indigenes of Ondo town through the Orji Uzor Kalu foundation.
The beneficiaries of the empowerment programme, he said will comprise 1000 male and 1000 female petty traders in the town.
Responding, the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Kiladejo described peace as an important factor needed for the development of the country.
He expressed gratitude to Kalu for taking it upon himself to move round the country preaching the message of peace and unity.
