By Baron Ike
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed ministers to hand over to their permanent secretaries ahead of his May 29 swearing ceremony for a second term.
The ministers were also advised to submit their handover letter to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on May 28.
Buhari however told his ministers at Wednesday Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to continue to work in their capacities as ministers until Tuesday, May 28.
He said though Wednesday, May 22 Valedictory meeting held at the council chambers of the presidential villa, Abuja was the last they will meet with him as cabinet, they are to prepare and handover to the permanent secretaries of their various ministries.
The President also told the ministers to submit their handover letters to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on the same date.
During the valedictory session of Wednesday, the ministers took turns to give account of their experience in the last three and half years working with Buhari.
Their narrations were full of emotions, seriousness and humour.
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