President Buhari on Thursday August 22, revealed that he gave Kano and Kaduna two ministerial slots because of the votes he got from the states in the 2019 Presidential election.
The President disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Dr Shehu Idris at his palace in Zaria, Kaduna State.
“Kaduna and Kano are the only two states I gave two substantive positions in my council. So, I have appreciated your votes and paid you back by giving you ministers of environment and finance”, he said.
President Buhari also vowed to make Nigeria better by making sure his cabinet works for the good of the country and for Nigerians.
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“Before you push everything to me, I am just reminding you that I will do my best and I will make sure that the new cabinet is working for the good of Nigeria and Nigerians,” he said.
“Kaduna and Kano are the only two states I gave two substantive positions in my council. So, I have appreciated your votes and paid you back by giving you ministers of environment and finance” he added.
Buhari garnered 1,464,768 votes in Kano and 993,445 votes from Kaduna in the last Presidential elections in which he emerged victorious.
