Details of Buhari’s meeting with service chiefs in Aso Rock revealed

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari hosted members of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, service chiefs and heads of security agencies to breaking of (Ramadan) fast at the presidential villa, Abuja on Tuesday.

Buhari said he made the decision to start this year’s breaking of fast with the ministers and service chiefs to share experience with them.

He said, the month of Ramadan provides opportunity not only for the performance of religious obligations but also help in ensuring healthy living.

“I think it is not a matter of making speeches here. I just said I should start with the Executive Council and the service chiefs so that we would share (while we are eating) our experiences.

“For those who have too much weight I think (fasting) is very healthy for them,” he said.

Buhari charged the ministers and the heads of various security agencies to remain alive to their responsibilities so as to ensure that the change agenda was implemented effectively for sustainable future of the country.

The president also thanked the ministers and the service chiefs for joining him to break the fast.

Ahmed Rufai, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, who spoke on behalf of the guests, said the event had given them the opportunity to renew their absolute loyalty to the president and the country.

Rufai reassured the president that they would continue to serve the country with renewed vigour and the fear of God.

Those in attendance were ministers, service chiefs, Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, presidential aides and heads of para-military agencies, including the Inspector-General of Police, Idris Ibrahim.