Buhari hails Saraki at 54

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, called for better cooperation between the executive arm of government and the legislature.

This, he said, was needed to ensure smooth implementation of his government’s policies and programmes.

Buhari made the call in his goodwill message to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on his 54th birthday.

According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President said despite the principle of separation of powers, both arms of government should be united in the promotion of the common good of the people.

He stated that whatever differences that might occasionally arise between the two arms of government should not be allowed to compromise “their common goals of promoting the greater progress and development of Nigeria.”

Buhari paid glowing tribute to Saraki, who he described as “one of the most influential politicians of our time, who has made tremendous impact on the country.”

He noted that the President of the Senate had successfully kept the memory of his late father, Olusola Saraki, alive by identifying with the grassroots in his home state, Kwara.