The commissioning of the VP’s residence by Tinubu got many Nigerians asking questions.
However, President Bola Tinubu has stated that the provision of suitable residence for the Vice President was not merely a matter of convenience.
According to him, it is a symbol of respect for the office and the individuals who occupy it.
Tinubu spoke on Friday while commissioning the official residence of the Vice President, built at the cost of ₦21 billion, 14 years after the contract for the building was awarded.
Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed the unwavering dedication of his administration to the principles of accountability, transparency, and efficient utilization of resources for the betterment of the country.
In addition, Tinubu said that the completion of the project was a testimony to the respect and affection that the President has for the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Tinubu Deserves Commendation
“President Bola Tinubu deserves special commendations. We have seen how vice presidents were treated in the past.
“With the present dispensation, it is a different ball game,” he said.
In addition, the president said that the decision to complete the project after going through the required due process was highly commendable.
According to him, “it is not a secret that the project has faced numerous challenges over the years, including delay and abandonment by the previous administration.
“However, rather than dwell on past shortcomings, we have chosen to take this opportunity to demonstrate our resolve to confront obstacles head-on.
“And to deliver on the promises made to the Nigerian people in line with our Renewed Hope Agenda.
Renewed Hope Agenda
“The agenda has the completion of inherited projects as one of its cardinal objectives.
“Also, as we commission this state-of-the art edifice, the official residence of the Vice President.
”We are fulfilling a long-standing commitment and reaffirming our unwavering dedication to accountability, transparency, and efficient utilization of resources for the betterment of our nation.
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“Furthermore, I hold a very strong opinion that abandoning projects after substantial expenditures have been incurred is inherently wasteful.”
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