Suleiman gave the commendation in llorin, the Kwara State capital, while reacting to President Buhari's speech in commemoration of Democracy Day and one year of his administration.

The immediate past Minister of National Planning, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, on Sunday gave kudos to President Mohammad Buhari for his fight against Boko Haram terrorists in the country.

Suleiman gave the commendation in llorin, the Kwara State capital, while reacting to President Buhari's speech in commemoration of Democracy Day and one year of his administration.

He noted that there is now peace in parts of the country that hitherto had recorded mass casualties and displacement due to attacks by the insurgents.

The former minister urged the government to consolidate on the achievements recorded so far to engender development in the area. He noted that no meaningful development could be attained in an atmosphere of rancour, hatred and acrimony.

Suleiman, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Abuja, advised Buhari to bring his ministers closer to him to be able to get direct information on issues affecting the country, including the feelings and aspirations of Nigerians.

Suleiman suggested the inclusion of more economists in the administration in order to fast track the country's economic recovery.