Expectations were high when President Muhammadu Buhari came on board and we had hoped that he would hit the ground running. However, it took about six months before he appointed members of his cabinet. The reasons adduced are known to everybody as they bordered on the rot and decadence in the system. But now, almost two years after, not much has been achieved. Be that as it may, we can see a lot of positives coming up.

Take the health sector for example. Things have been just the way they used to be. The National Health Bill which was passed by the National Assembly has yet to become operational and that is a big hindrance to a big leap in the health sector.

That in itself would have helped a lot of universal coverage concerning the National Health Insurance Scheme which is presently at about five or six per cent. Implementing the law would have ensured coverage of not less than 75 per cent or 80 per cent of Nigerians. It would have provided universal health coverage for rural dwellers in such a way that they would not need to come to urban centres to access health care.
In terms of health budgeting, the World Health Organisation has a standard of not less than 20 per cent of the nation’s budget to the health sector. We were hovering between four and six per cent during the last administration. Unfortunately, we just managed to hit around five per cent again this year after it dropped to four per cent last year.

The tenure of a lot of medical directors has expired. Some of them are heading up to two years and there has not been appointment in up to 15 or more federal tertiary institutions where the tenures of the previous chief executives had expired.

There is nothing to cheer about in the health sector except maybe the appreciable improvement in the timing of interventions during outbreaks of infectious diseases. We all know about the meningitis outbreak which is ravaging some parts of the country. We also know about Ebola resurgence, though not in Nigeria, we, however, know that the whole world is a global village. And that it can spread to any part of the world. A response in terms of outbreak to diseases has been fair, but it can be a lot better. • Dr Kunle Olawepo, (Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Kwara State branch)

It has been a mixed bag of blessings and setbacks. Blessings, in the sense that we have witnessed a formidable attack on corruption which has been a major problem in Nigeria’s politics. There have been setbacks in the sense that there have been many challenges confronting the anti-corruption crusade.

For instance, there has been a cat and rat relationship between the executive and legislative organs, and this has impacted negatively on the anti-corruption initiative.

Also, because Nigeria has been enmeshed in economic crises, people have not been able to really see the merit of the Buhari administration because they have been assessing it from the economic dimension. People believe that because of this, he has not done anything. But he has actually tried despite his health challenges. In the area of fighting terrorism, he has done very well. I know what the security situation was when he came and what it is now.

For employment creation, there has not been much progress. But maybe that is due to the current economic crunch. Although there is an ongoing agitation for salary increment by civil servants, I know that it is not going to work because the money is not just there.

In the education sector, the level of education has remained abysmal for close to two decades and this administration has also not made progress in that area. But you cannot hold him responsible for that because in the last 10 to 20 years, the education sector has been awful. If you see the instructional facilities we use, you will marvel; they are very bad.

The fiscal allocation for education is too small, in addition to the fact that corruption is also a problem in the sector. The development crisis in Nigeria is very huge.

So, what I will advise is that Buhari should identify two areas. He can fight corruption to a definitive end and address the issue of worsening power situation. If he can tackle those two, then he will be okay. •Dr Iro Aghedo (Lecturer, University of Benin)

I think President Muhammadu Buhari has tried his best even though the masses have not really felt the essence of what he has been doing. Coming from where we had been before his assumption of office as President, it took a long time to get the country into the present situation.

So, you don’t expect magic within the two years of his reign for the economy of the country, corruption and security to be resolved. I’m pretty sure that we are now on the right track as the case maybe.

The president has his own style of leadership; those of us in the industry have come to realise that the man actually has a good heart and he really wants to help the country attain greatness.

The whole issue is a process; we have to be patient with him.

I will rate him highly in the area of security by securing the release of many Chibok girls. He has also empowered the Vice President. Even though the President is ill, the Vice President is doing his best to put to work most of the President’s ideas. To me, the President has really tried his best within the last two years. •Bayo Adeloye (Marine Engineer/consultant)

Buhari came to power on principally two issues: security and anti-corruption. His ratings based on these two are commendable. The North East is better secured, bombings which were rife in Abuja is tamed. Remember the police headquarters, the United Nation’s building, motor parks and churches have been attacked by Boko Haram.

The bombing of churches used to be every Sunday. It is much better now. Granted that there is now the added pressure of herdsmen killings; the belief is that hopefully this will also be addressed.

Corruption undoubtedly, is being addressed and public officials are more careful. The EFCC is much more vibrant.

There have been complaints of selective targets. The point for me is, are the so-called targets innocent? There is talk of media trials or so. I don’t see how EFCC publicising its work or cases amounts to media trial.

It is in order and tells us citizens of efforts made. On other fronts, Buhari can do better and so far below par. Areas like power supply and communication are getting worse. On the whole I score Buhari 60 per cent. Remember it is just two years. • Rommy Mom (Human rights activist & President, Lawyers Alert)

To be candid, the administration has fared badly. Even in opposition, I try my best to be charitable to this government; I have been constructive in my criticism. Yes, the government has made some progress in the area of anti-corruption and in agriculture. But beyond this, there is nothing else you can honestly give serious credit to this government.

Without looking outside what the President and his party promised Nigerians before they were elected in 2015, let’s look at what they promised: instead of creating jobs for unemployed youths, jobs have been lost; companies are folding up. Yes they have decimated Boko Haram in the North-East, what about the kidnappings, daylight robberies and other violent crimes across Nigeria?

This is largely responsible for the growing suicide rates. Can you say because they have dealt with Boko Haram, our security is now better? The snail pace of this government has forced many things to remain at a standstill. We are still waiting for board members to be appointed for health and other bodies two years after. Is this what we voted for?


•Chief Chekwas Okorie (National Chairman, United Peoples Party)

http://punchng.com/how-would-you-rate-president-buharis-two-years-in-office/

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My simple rating...





First year = BAD


Second year = BADDER






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Op so u really expect these bigots and children of hate to actually say anything meaningful You must be a joker

God is his strenght

blackpanda:
Op so u really expect these bigots and children of hate to actually say anything meaningful You must be a joker

buhari is d best tin dat ever happened to Nigerians...

are u happy now?

Buhari's government has taught us a lesson we will never forget in a while. Due to recession, Nigerians have learned how to manage the little resources they have, looters cant spend their hard stolen money anymore, more nigerians have become public affairs annalysts, we have also learn to put our emotions in check. Social media got a new stronghold.

-12/10


professionally clueless

bountiful failure

generously uselessness


amazing liars


incredible looters


wonderful bigotry and nepotism



destruction and hunger per excellence



in fact this government is TRASH


A WONDERFUL MAGNIFICENT GIGANTIC PROMINENT AMAZING EXCELLENT FAILURE

blackpanda:
Op so u really expect these bigots and children of hate to actually say anything meaningful You must be a joker

typical of a BMC who cant think for themselves

attack the messenger while spewing smelly trash




if you feel he has done well simply say oh in this and that he did well




I'll credit buhari in the area of terrorism but i find it hard considering the role he played in it getting to this point





agriculture is a failure


education has become hullabaloo


economy is on life support


society is battling stretch marks




incoherent lies have mixed with the oxygen we breath


nepotism and bigotry has skyrocketed


freedom of speech is dead



now tell me where this Administration has excelled except in failure

F9 parallel... Though that's what I expected when zoogerians voted a man exhumed from d grave of d country's past...It's a shame

I don't think there's a government to rate. If by this time of the year, budget is not approved, what are we rating? How is the government performing? Recall that the previous budget haven't made any change rather things got worst with such huge budget. The government of Nigeria lead by Buhari is like infectious agent that need to be cured, maybe a parasite as it cause more harm than good to Nigerians.

SCAM!
ONE CHANCE!!
He's not doing anything different from the previous government(s).. his own is even worse!
If stupidity isn't doing something the same way and expecting different results then I don't know what is..

blackpanda:
Op so u really expect these bigots and children of hate to actually say anything meaningful You must be a joker

A good conscience fears no accusations

speaktome:
No time to read the whole episode



My simple rating...




First year = BAD


Second year = BADDER






#MySignatureMyBusiness

Small children won't read yet they will comment on what they have no idea of. Your type is a problem to this nation.

Useless

Abysmally poor!






The most rudderless leadership ever in Nigerian history!

Op, you highlighted "war on corruption" as an achievement? I ask has anyone been arrested over the so called "war on corruption"?

The so called "recovered money" cannot be found even..yet you say war on corruption...I pity you

I didn't know where we were headed before this administration but now I know what the policies and programmes of government are and how they are being executed. The core of the administration is combating Insecurity, fighting of corruption and fixing the economy in addition to social re orientation and engineering ( Change begins with me) These are very specific goals set and I challenge anybody to tell me if these are not are generally accepted and known Nigerian problems. This government did in a project or thesis what is called problem Identification and now are going about finding solutions to these problems the best way they possibly can. At least Nigerians now know clearly we need to be significantly self reliant in food production and in a lot of consumer products like clothing which Aba is leading the charge for. Kebbii is leading in agriculture with support from the CBN and funds being made available to states in terms of refunds, bail out and grants to empower the people at the state and inject funds into the economy by boosting purchasing power etc... Nigerians don't read so me I no fit write too long so it won't be useless. I wll write again. Short vision and short memory people need short write ups.

Anything better than horrible, na foreigner or na sarrki rate am.

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mykelmeezy:




typical of a BMC who cant think for themselves

attack the messenger while spewing smelly trash




if you feel he has done well simply say oh in this and that he did well




I'll credit buhari in the area of terrorism but i find it hard considering the role he played in it getting to this point





agriculture is a failure


education has become hullabaloo


economy is on life support


society is battling stretch marks




incoherent lies have mixed with the oxygen we breath


nepotism and bigotry has skyrocketed


freedom of speech is dead



now tell me where this Administration has excelled except in failure

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Like I said, not surprising coming from wailing Igbos

Henrypraise:


buhari is d best tin dat ever happened to Nigerians...

are u happy now?

Yes

raker300:
Op, you highlighted "war on corruption" as an achievement? I ask has anyone been arrested over the so called "war on corruption"?

The so called "recovered money" cannot be found even..yet you say war on corruption...I pity you

Our future is in trouble o!!! So you don't know the recovery loots form part of the 2017 budget funding source? Even when the Finance minister kept on singing it? You can't know governance by not following programmes and policies of government and their execution. I learnt about the looted funds inclusion into the budget 2017 with small phone am using now and am sure your phone should be smarter and more expensive than mine yet you can't use it well to get information and become more knowledgeable. You must go beyond watching porn and chatting with babes with your phone. Use that smart phone wisely.

azimibraun:
Small children won't read yet they will comment on what they have no idea of. Your type is a problem to this nation.

And since this country has been ruled by old men like you who should have gone to meet their creator, all has not been well.










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Abysmal

blackpanda:
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Like I said, not surprising coming from wailing Igbos

there you go again


i aint igbo to begin

that highlights the retardness

disaster