What key issues should the president tackle after regaining his health?
Sunday Adedayo, 39, Businessman, Abuja Now that the president is recuperating, I think what should be his first point of call is this issue of agitations in the country and the economy of the country. There is also the issue of restructuring. The matter of restructuring is trending in the country because some people believe […]
Sunday Adedayo, 39, Businessman, Abuja
Now that the president is recuperating, I think what should be his first point of call is this issue of agitations in the country and the economy of the country. There is also the issue of restructuring. The matter of restructuring is trending in the country because some people believe that the Buhari administration in its appointments and other aspects has marginalised certain Nigerians despite the fact that they are considered as one of the major ethnic nationalities of the country, to be very precise the igbos. Another problem the Buhari administration should face is the war against corruption which should not be fought one-sided.
Godfree Udense, 27, Architect, Abuja
I think the first amongst the problems that the President has to tackle is the economy because it is in a total mess. The president needs to go into it fast. The second is tribalism. It is very obvious in this administration, so I think they should also look into that. Education is another sector that needs to be looked at, particularly this ASUU issue. Again, everything boils down to the economy and the fact that people are being sacked from their jobs. The administration promised jobs but now people are losing the ones they have. A lot of companies are down-sizing. As for the security aspect in Nigeria I really think they are doing a good job.
Lucky Alagbon, 26, Engineer, Abuja
The first thing I would like the president to tackle is the corruption in the country. It is terrible. This is part of what is causing problems in the country. I would also advise the president to focus on providing jobs for us because when he tackles that problem, it will in turn better the economy of the country. He should also look at more positive ways of handling the conflicts we presently have.
Mubarak Hamisu, 22, Student, Kano
I think the President should start by tackling the current issues that pose a threat to National peace, issues like that of the IPOB and Boko Haram. Another issue he should look into is the economic well-being of the nation and then the strike action of ASUU which he should make sure is resolved permanently.
Aisha Mamman Mandara, 26, Civil servant, Adamawa
Basically, I would like the president to address the economic situation, security challenges and create more job opportunities for us Nigerian citizens. In this way the government provides a good and comfortable life for Nigerians. Furthermore, I would like the president to try and tackle the issue of the IPOB because it is starting to become a problem for some Nigerians.
Okpeyemi James, 32, Risk Manager, Abuja
I think the president is already feeling better because even last week he went to the US for the United Nations assembly. Presently there is not much we are expecting than for the economic crises to be averted so the cost of food and other commodities would come down. This would affect positively the cost of living. Basically what the people need is the provision of basic social amenities and employment. The absence of these is why some Nigerians travel abroad to seek greener pastures. As for the police and the Nigerian armed forces, they are doing a good job in keeping the country safe.
Ibrahim Abdullahi, 32, Businessman, Abuja
What I want the president to tackle first is the issue of terrorism in the country because in the absence of peace there will be no development. There’s also the issue of recession. Indeed it was announced that the country is out of recession but we have not seen the effects of it. Although we know the president is doing a good job, he should try to do more.