These 20 interesting quotes from former President Muhammadu Buhari that capture his vision, leadership style, and key messages during his time in office:
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“I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody.” — Inaugural Address, 2015
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“If we don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria.” — Anti-Corruption Summit, 2016
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“The task of nation building is a continuous one. It never stops.” — Presidential Address, 2017
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“Change can only be delivered if we are united in purpose, as individuals and as a nation.” — Independence Day Speech, 2019
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“Good governance and economic development cannot be sustained without an enabling environment of peace and security.” — Independence Day Speech, 2019
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“What I want Nigerians to remember me for, even if I have to leave the Presidency tomorrow, is that I respect them.” — APC NEC Meeting, 2016
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“Three fundamental things facing us: First is security; second, economy and unemployment; and thirdly, corruption.” — APC NEC Meeting, 2016
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“When we took office we realized that if you fight corruption, corruption will fight back and we have seen this at all levels.” — Democracy Day Speech
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“With leadership and a sense of purpose, we can lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years.” — Democracy Day Speech
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“This administration came at a time that Nigerians needed Change, the Change we promised and the Change we continue to deliver.” — Democracy Day Speech, 2018
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“We will not rest until all criminal elements and their sponsors are brought to justice.” — Democracy Day Speech, 2018
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“The national consensus is that it is better to live together than to live apart.” — Presidential Address, 2017
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“Our strength is in our people, our youth, our culture, our resilience, our ability to succeed despite the odds.” — Democracy Day Speech
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“People have been asking me why I don’t smile. I smile inside.” — Personal remark often cited
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“We cannot build an economy where corruption is the working capital.” — Public statement
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“It will be time to celebrate when I see joy in the faces and pockets of Nigerians.” — Presidential remark
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“Our attention is increasingly focused on cyber-crimes and the abuse of technology through hate speech.” — Independence Day Speech, 2019
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“The work of making Nigeria great is not yet done.” — Public address
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“I was involved at close quarters in the struggle to keep Nigeria one.” — Democracy Day Speech
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“We owe a debt of gratitude to our gallant men and women in arms, through whose efforts we have been able to achieve the present results.” — Independence Day Speech, 2019
These quotes reflect Buhari’s focus on unity, anti-corruption, security, and nation-building throughout his leadership.
