I’m for all Nigerians – Buhari

President Muhammmadu Buhari has declared that his interest is for all Nigerians, irrespective of ethnicity and religion.

He said beyond ethnicity, religion and geographical lines; Nigeria’s rapid development would remain a driving force for his administration.

Buhari spoke at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja Wednesday while receiving Sheikh Ahmed Tijjani Ibrahim Inyass, the Grand Khalifa of Tijjaniya.

Buhari, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Malam Garba Shehu, acknowledged the overwhelming support of Nigerians and the confidence reposed in his administration.

‘‘We are very pleased with the prayers and support of the Tijjaniya to this administration and I assure you our interest is for all Nigerians, across ethnicity and religion.’’

‘‘I know you are praying for the stability and prosperity of this country,’’ the president told his visitor.

President Buhari who thanked the highly revered religious leader from Senegal for the visit underscored the importance of the religious group in promoting good governance in the country.