Forgive us in advance for the painful decision we'll take-EL-RUFA'I

Forgive us in advance for the painful decisions we’ll take- El-Rufai By Andrew Agbese, Kaduna | Published Date May 29, 2019 20:41 PM TwitterFacebookWhatsAppTelegram Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has taken his oath of office as governor for another term calling on the people of the state to forgive him in advance for the painful decisions his administration will take to develop the state. El-Rufai who was sworn-in alongside his deputy, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe at the Murtala Square Kaduna in a ceremony witnessed by thousands of supporters also announced a six-months maternity leave for female public servants. ADVERTISEMENT He said this is to encourage the healthy development of infants through prolonged breastfeeding, among other benefits and urged mothers to take advantage of free medical care for children up to the age of five to go for medical check-ups in public hospitals. The governor lamented the security challenges in his first tenure saying much was spent on internal security operations which could have been better directed towards improving lives in peaceful communities. ADVERTISEMENT El-Rufai called on the people of the state to unite in a common endeavour to make the state peaceful saying he will continue to do his utmost to unite the state and rid communities of strife. He said, “We must replace the legacy of division and violence with one of peaceful, collective endeavour in progressive undertakings. We should not maroon ourselves on the desert islands of identity politics, or neglect the obligations of our common humanity. Strife is not our destiny, and neither is division preordained. Let us come together in the ever more urgent task of human progress. To educate every child. To create jobs. To care for the sick. To protect life and property. To comfort the afflicted. To strive for peace in our time.” Governor El-Rufai pledged to continue to put the people first in governance police saying his administration is for everyone who lives in Kaduna State. “The challenges confronting us are numerous and they are hard. But if we do our job well we will solve them, with your help, support and prayers. We will continue to take very difficult, and sometime painful decisions. We ask your understanding and forgiveness in advance,” he stated. Related Kaduna: Expect painful decisions – El-Rufai El-Rufai’s pro-people’s disclosure Election: How El-Rufai tinkered with Kaduna’s winning formula Dear Esteemed reader, As part of our drive to keep improving the content of our newspaper, we are conducting a readership survey to enable us serve you better. Kindly take two minutes of your time to fill in this questionnaire. Thank you for your time. Click here to begin Download Daily Trust News App Share this article TwitterFacebookWhatsAppTelegram Join us on Share your story with us: 08189301900 (Whatsapp and SMS only) Email: dtonline@dailytrust.com Complain about a story or Report an error and/or correction: +2348189301900 DISCLAIMER: Comments on this thread are that of the maker and they do not necessarily reflect the organizations stand or views on issues. Top Posts CORRECTED: EFCC denies arresting Okorocha, wife Ambode’s SSG blasts him, says administration amateurish Why Buhari didn’t deliver speech at inauguration NIGCOMSAT, others to begin new payTV, break DSTV monopoly Forgive us in advance for the painful decisions we’ll take- El-Rufai Gov. Mohammed appoints SSG, Chief of Staff, others No, he didn't just! Oshiomhole in protocol breach (video) Buhari’s new cabinet ADVERTISEMENT Just In SSGs, others emerge as govs make first appointments Osinbajo hosts Imam who saved 300 Christians Court orders forfeiture of N8.8bn ‘unclaimed’ properties to FG Senate approves N129bn subsidy payment for 67 oil marketers Court orders re-instatement of suspended SEC DG, Gwarzo See More ADVERTISEMENT Back to top Toggle navigation Daily Toggle navigation Week Day Specials Toggle navigation Saturday Specials Toggle navigation Sunday Specials Toggle navigation Exclusive 1998 - 2019 Media Trust Limited. All rights reserved. SBU. close Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/forgive-us-in-advance-for-the-painful-decisions-well-take-el-rufai.html