Economic Crisis: Dogara seeks traditional rulers’ support for Buhari

ABUJA —Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has called
on traditional rulers across Nigeria to rally their
subjects behind the current administration of
President Muhammadu Buhari.
       Dogara spoke when he visited the Emir of
Argungu in Kebbi State, Alhaji Samaila Mera, at
his palace according to a statement by his
Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr.
Turaki Hassan.
      “We have seen the good intention of Mr. President
in addressing the socio-economic challenges in
the country but he can only succeed with the
prayers and support of Nigerians,” the Speaker
said.
     Dogara maintained that as fathers and custodians
of the people’s cultures and traditions, traditional
rulers have a major role to play in mobilising their
subject to pray for and support efforts of the
government to tackle the mirage of problems it
inherited.
The Speaker expressed confidence in the ability
of the Buhari administration to extend the same
vigour and spirit with which it is fighting
corruption and insurgency in combating the
current economic challenges in the country.
Responding, the Emir commended the House of
Representatives under the leadership of Dogara
for supporting the executive arm of the
government through legislative interventions in
the administration’s efforts to bring succour to
the citizenry.