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Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by sirvic01(m): 9:40am On May 30, 2015
As President Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in, Nigerians took to social media to offer their "to do" list for the new president's administration.
In the capital of Abuja, crowds gathered beneath gloriously sunny skies en masse in Eagle Square to witness Buhari take the oath of office.
As with the elections, social media was front and center during the colorful celebrations.
The president and his team proved adept at using social media tools such as Periscope, which they used to live stream the ceremony for those unable to attend. And within an hour of taking office, his official accounts, handles and social bios had been updated.
Thousands of Nigerians jumped online to voice their opinions on their priorities for Buhari, who won the election in March.

1. Historic, peaceful and democratic transition
There was an overarching feeling that today was when Nigeria was a truly free and independent nation in his inaugural speech which commended the country's democratic process. Many took to Twitter to share their pride in the way the transition took place.

2. Illuminate the nation
During his first address, president Buhari highlighted the importance of tackling the nation's power supply challenges. Citing it as a cause for poor economic performance, he said: "It is a national shame that an economy of 180 million generates only 4,000MW, and distributes even less."
This will come as great news for the many who tweeted electricity issues as a top priority for the incoming administration.

3. Economy overhaul
Another priority voiced by many contributors on Twitter was the need to overhaul the economy and education.And it seems Buhari has been listening to what his nation wants as these sentiments were echoed clearly in his speech.

He said: "With depleted foreign reserves, falling oil prices, leakages and debts the Nigerian economy is in deep trouble and will require careful management to bring it round and to tackle the immediate challenges confronting us, namely; Boko Haram, the Niger Delta situation, the power shortages and unemployment especially among young people.

"For the longer term we have to improve the standards of our education. We have to look at the whole field of medicare. We have to upgrade our dilapidated physical infrastructure."

4. Tackle corruption
Corruption was always going to high on the list of priorities for the nation and the new president made it clear in his speech that he would tackle this issue "head on."

5. Renewed vow to defeat Boko Haram
It was no surprise that defeating Boko Haram was high on the president's list of challenges. In his speech, he reassured the nation that rescuing the Chibok girls and other hostages is of immediate importance.

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/05/29/africa/buhari-inauguration-social-media-reaction/
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by olu77(m): 9:43am On May 30, 2015
Hopefully it wont be like in the past when all we get are promises not matched with action
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by SHOPPERS(m): 9:50am On May 30, 2015
Equate naira to dollar. Stabilize oil price. Only this two will be enough before 2019.
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by Nobody: 9:52am On May 30, 2015
He should hit the ground running
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by kheart(m): 9:53am On May 30, 2015
Booked
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by BLOTRS: 9:54am On May 30, 2015
Pay all unemployed graduates 5K monthly, primary school pupils should get 1meal per day
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by Panshow(m): 10:08am On May 30, 2015
My President won't disappoint. His enemies would be disappointed.
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by PassingShot(m): 10:16am On May 30, 2015
These are reasonable expectations. Unlike the unreasonable ones from TANoids in da house.
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by BLOTRS: 10:29am On May 30, 2015
He should av moved his own office, let him relocate from aso rock to Gwoza hills...he is a general na
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by jorlons(m): 10:39am On May 30, 2015
So much to do in just 48 months. Baba needs to kick off as soon as possible, setting milestones as he progresses. I pray for Grace and strength upon him IJN. Amen.
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by Nobody: 10:41am On May 30, 2015
Great...

Buhari's Federal Government would fix.
State Government would clean.
Local Government would pack and throw away.

PS: I am writing to all android phone makers to include the word "Buhari" in their list of keywords.
Re: Social Media Users Tell #buharifixthis As Nigeria Leader Is Sworn In - CNN by Nobody: 10:52am On May 30, 2015
Buhari reduce dollar! Na my own be that.

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