Nigerian artistes have been called upon to use their talents and popularity in mobilizing Nigerians towards unity, peace, tolerance, and productivity.
This was as they were also urged to speak against vices such as drug abuse, human traffic and child abuse, capable of destroying societies.
The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, made the call during the launch of “Sakamakon Chanji”, a song in support of President Muhammadu Buhari by Northern Nigeria Music Artistes, on Wednesday 31st October, 2018 at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja.
A statement by Director of Information, Office of the Wife of the President, Mr. Suleiman Haruna, noted the belief of his boss in the launched song as a true compliment to the administration of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, as, according to Haruna, the song highlights various visionary projects being undertaken by the Buhari’s administration and the impact that they are making.
At the event graced by President Muhammadu Buhari, National Security Adviser, Major General Monguno, and other dignitaries, Mrs Buhari said it was important that citizens know what their elected government was doing to improve their lives.
She also used the event to honour many of the artistes for using their various talents and contributions in propagating the successes of the government.
“We are celebrating artistes because they celebrated our President at various points in his political career; and to a large extent, they represent the resilient Nigerian masses that protected the President and his votes until he achieved success.” She said.
She praised artistes for using their creativity to inform, educate and entertain the populace and mobilize them towards good behavior, towards best practices and towards good choices. “I can safely say that you all have done the needful and therefore you are partly to take credit for the improved governance that Nigeria is enjoying today.” She noted that it is important to recognize, celebrate and honour the artistes because their contributions to the success of this government cannot be quantified.
The event was honoured with a brief appearance by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Apart from performance of the launched song, sung by over 30 artistes and produced by Ahmed Abdul Amart, many other artistes sang songs on the success story of the Buhari administration.
