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President Muhammadu Buhari say his government is determined to rescue Nigeria from “bad governance”.

Speaking in Osogbo, Osun state capital, on Thursday, Buhari expressed his commitment to the implementation of the positive agenda he promised Nigerians during the electioneering campaign.

Buhari, who said change could not be achieved on bed of roses, added that through patience and perseverance, the challenges of the country would be surmounted.

“We are determined to implement our change agenda by curbing excessive waste in government,” he said.

“We shall restore integrity to governance through the fight against corruption. We are determined to deliver and rescue the country from bad governance.”

Buhari was in Osun to inaugurate the 3,000-capacity Osogbo High School, as part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of the state.

He commended Rauf Aregbesola, governor of the state, for providing conducive learning environment for students in Osun.

The president said the building of the school is worthy of emulation for other governors, and a representation of APC’s agenda on education.

Buhari said the APC government would continue to implement education policies that would be cost effective.

“I congratulate the people of Osun on the 25th anniversary of the state,” he said.

“The essence of the state’s creation was to bring government closer to the people and to provide good governance just like Gov. Rauf Aregbesola has done.

“Government at all levels must continue to channel their energy toward education because this is the only way we can secure the future of our children.”

Describing Osun as the spiritual home of Yoruba civilisation, Buhari thanked the people of the state for voting for APC in the 2015 general elections.