In an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Thursday, Buhari made this claim.

When asked how he feels after celebrating his 79th birthday, the president replied that being a president is a difficult job and that he looks forward to the conclusion of his tenure in 2023.

According to Buhari, he has served Nigeria as a minister, governor, and now president, and he hopes that when his administration is over, Nigerians will acknowledge his efforts.

He said, “About my age, I see my colleagues, they are now resting, and I assure you that I look forward to the next 17 months when I too will be less busy.”

“The age is telling on me, working now for six, seven to eight hours per day in the office is no joke — there are questions of the executive council, memos from as many states as possible to be considered virtually every week. It’s a lot of hard work, but as I’ve said, I asked for it and I cannot complain.

“I have been a governor, I have been a minister, and I’m in my second term as president. So, I’ve gone through all the systems, and really, what else can I do for this country? I have given my best.”