President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria will see tremendous development during his presidency.

The President was speaking in Sokoto on Saturday, where he commissioned a 500-unit housing estate built by the Governor Aminu Tambuwal administration.

The commissioning coincided with activities to mark the tenth anniversary of the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III.

Buhari also expressed optimism that in spite of the current challenges facing the country at the moment, it was well poised on the path to greatness.

“The administration will continue to bring development to Nigerians, improve security and welfare of Nigerians,” the President said.

He praised the Sultan of Sokoto for being a courageous and tireless peacemaker and bridge builder within and outside Nigeria.

He also hailed the continued support and loyalty of various traditional rulers and state governments to the federal government.

President Buhari called on all Nigerians to continue to work for sustainable peace, unity and socioeconomic progress of the country.

He also commended Governor Tambuwal for the housing project and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the facilities.

Tambuwal in his reply said that the houses were built in fulfillment of his campaign promises to the people of the Sokoto State.

The governor hailed the president for his support to the states, noting that the modest achievements were attributable to this gesture.

Sokoto state Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Bello Gwiwa, said that the estate was provided with road networks, water facilities and school networks, among others.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, were among the dignitaries that attended the event.