Buhari hails Saraki as ‘one of Nigeria’s most influential politicians’

President Mohammadu Buhari has described Senate President Bukola Saraki as “one of the most influential politicians of our time who has made tremendous impact on the country.”

President Buhari said this on the occasion of Senate Saraki’s 54th birthday anniversary on December 19, 2016.

A statement by Garba Shehu, Presidential spokesman, on Monday, stated that President Buhari who felicitated with the Senate President on his 54th Birthday Anniversary, said Senator Saraki has successfully kept the memory of his late father alive by identifying with the grassroots in his home state.

“While wishing the Senate President many more prosperous years ahead, the President calls for closer cooperation between the executive and the legislature to ensure the smooth implementation of government policies and programmes.”

“According to President Buhari, despite the principle of separation of powers, both arms of government should be united in the promotion of the common good of the people.”

Buhari urged for collective action towards Nigeria’s development.

He notes that whatever differences that may occasionally arise between the two branches of government should not be allowed to compromise their common goals of promoting the greater progress and development of Nigeria.