TOP STORY: Age Is Telling On Me - Buhari Cries Out
Afnews Editor
Jan 07, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that age is telling on him and that he looks forward to his exit from office.
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Buhari said he is no longer comfortable working long hours every day.
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The Nigerian leader said this when he appeared on state-owned television station, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Thursday night.
According to him, many colleagues and age-mates were enjoying their retirement, adding that he hoped to join when he leaves office in 2023.
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Asked how he felt clocking 79 years recently, he said: "And about my age, yes, I see my colleagues, they are now resting and I assure you that I'm looking forward to the next 17 months when I too would have to be less busy.
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"The age is telling on me. Working now for 6, 7, 8 hours a day in the office is no joke.
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"Questions of executive council memos from as many States as possible to be considered virtually every week.
"So, really it is a lot of hard work. But I asked for it and I cannot complain.ÔÇØ
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