President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal; National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

The swearing ceremony took place yesterday inside the council chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The SGF, speaking on behalf other appointees, admitted that they would not let the country down.

He said: “We want to thank God for granting the president the vision, wisdom, kindness and boldness to consider us worthy for positions of responsibilities.

“We did not pass any examination to get appointed into these positions, not because of our tribes, or our faiths, or our political groups that we were considered worthy for these positions.

“If it is such, I am sure none of us would have been considered worthy of these appointments. We appreciate the president and we appreciate God that he has blessed us with these privileged appointments.

“It is a privilege to serve Nigerians in these capacities at this point in time. Nigeria is at the threshold of achieving greatness and it is our honour and privilege to be senior members of the team that will propel the country to this greatness.”

Lawal however assured that the appointed public officers will not fail the President, the country, themselves, their families and friends, saying they will strive at all times to serve the country with excellence and integrity.

•Photo shows Femi Adesina being sworn-in by President Buhari . . . yesterday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.