President-elect Bola Tinubu has vowed not to disappoint Nigerians when he assumes office on May 29.
Tinubu said this after President Buhari conferred him with the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Order of Federal Republic (GCFR) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, May 25.
Assuring the President and Nigerians that he would not let them down, Tinubu said he understood the significance of the honor and the mission at hand.
“I am a simple man who is the beneficiary of the support and goodwill of the people of Nigeria.
“The people have put their trust in us. You have done your part, Mr. President. Now, that great duty descends on me.
“I understand the meaning of the honour given to me today and of the task that awaits.
“I must run this race and must do it well. On security, the economy, agriculture, jobs, education, health and power and in all other sectors we must make headway.
“The people deserve no less. In this, I shall disappoint neither them nor you, Mr President.” he said