The newly appointed Minister of State for Works and Housing, Mu’azu Sambo, who resumed office on Wednesday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari has chosen the right part for infrastructure development in the country.

Mu’azu Sambo praises Buhari.

Mu’azu Sambo, who resumed office on Wednesday was received by the Permanent Secretary, Babangida Hussaini, and other staff members of the ministry.

According to him. “Mr. President is a blessing to this country. I keep saying that the sceptics will not realize this until his excellency is gone. But some of us who know that socio-economic development is tied to massive infrastructure development know that President Muhammadu Buhari has chosen the right course,” he said.

Mu’azu Sambo, also stated that Nigerians who are skeptical about President Muhammadu Buhari’s capacity would realize his importance after the end of his administration. He stressed further on infrastructure development, stating how important it is to the socio-economic growth of any nation. He also gave examples of China and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates as countries with competitive edges due to their infrastructural investments.

He also pointed out how happy he would feel, if he was able to help the President within the time he was in the ministry, “leaving some legacies behind in infrastructure development across the country.”

He also spoke about his readiness to work sedulously with his senior colleague, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), whom he described as a man of high intellect, competence and who has a passion for development.

His words were, “I assure you that I am a team player. I will work and cooperate as much as possible with Mr. Babatunde Fashola, whom I have known from Lagos as a man of high intellect, competence, a man with a passion for development. I am ready to support him in achieving the agenda of Mr. President,” he stated.

Mu’azu Jaji Sambo who was appointed Minister of State for Works and Housing on Friday, December 24, 2021 was born in Jalingo,Taraba State on the 7th of September,  1959.