claremont:
LIST OF TANGIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE BUHARI-LED GOVERNMENT (fullyreporteddotcom credit)

SECURITY & RELATED MATTERS

1. The release of 106 Chibok girls, as well as over 16,000 persons in Boko Haram captivity.
2. Tackling insurgency, the decimation of Boko Haram in the North East.
3. Recovering 14 local governments and territories previously under Boko Haram control in the North East, rebuilding lives of citizens there; about one million displaced persons in the NE have returned to their communities in two years of this administration.
4. Curbing the incidence of kidnap across the country. (Arrest of kidnap kingpins and dismantling of kidnap cells across the country)
5. Restoring morale of the Nigerian military; re-organizing and better equipping the Nigerian Armed Forces.
6. Purchase of 12 Super-Tucano aircraft worth $600 million to aid the Nigerian military’s current operations in the North East.
7. Ensuring continued peace in the Niger Delta through consistent funding of the FG amnesty programme for ex-militants.
8. Introduction of an improved mechanism for distribution of aid to IDPs in the North East through the establishment of the Special Intervention Programme of the Federal Government. (Door-to-door strategy)

ECONOMY

9. Implementing the National Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to aid economic recovery, taking the country out of her worst recession in 29 years, despite fall in oil prices.
10. N1.2 trillion expended on capital/infrastructure projects nationwide, a milestone in the nation’s history.
11. Effective implementation of the Treasury Single Account, and increasing government revenue by over N3 trillion as well as entrenching transparency and accountability.
12. Implementation of the Bank Verification Number (BVN), thus tackling corruption by plugging loopholes for siphoning of public fund and tracking of illicit funds through multiple accounts
13. Ease of doing business: the Federal Government signed into law two bills from the National Assembly (Acts are the Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Act, 2017 (otherwise known as Collateral Registry Act) and the Credit Reporting Act, 2017) which has facilitated access to more affordable credit for Nigerians, fast tracked budget submissions and promotes Made-in-Nigeria products.
14. Establishment of the Presidential Quarterly Business Forum to enhance interaction and private sector participation in the development of the economy.
15. Institutionalizing E-governance setting the foundation for the creation of a truly digital economy.
16. Creation of opportunities for youths to leverage innovation in technology through the introduction of the Aso Villa Demo Day (AVDD) through which over N700 million has been disbursed to young entrepreneurs.
17. The revitalization of the Made-in-Nigeria campaign. (Emphasis on consumption of local products gain grounds)
18. Implementing reforms in the civil service which has led to the elimination of over 30,000 ghost workers, thereby saving the country billions of naira monthly.
19. Massive investments in agriculture, e.g, Anchors Borrowers Programme to improve local produce, improving fertiliser distribution and access across states through the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative.
20. Reduction in rice imports as a result of government’s policies that has encouraged massive rice production across Nigeria.
21. Improving transport infrastructure (rail and road); construction work ongoing on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, renovation of Abuja International Airport runway, completion of Abuja – Kaduna Railway among others.
22. Social Investment Programmes (SIP): N-Power Volunteer Scheme creating jobs for over 200,000 (and still counting) unemployed graduates in all the 36 states and the FCT.
23. SIP: Ongoing Government Enterprise and Empowerment (GEEP) Scheme; commenced in November 2016 in collaboration with the Bank of Industry, where soft loans ranging from N10, 000 to N100, 000 have been given to over 189,000 market women and traders across different states.
24. SIP: Home Grown School Feeding Programme, where almost three million schoolchildren have been fed, while tens of thousands of cooks have been engaged in their respective states.
25. SIP: Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme, under which about 25,000 less privileged Nigerians so far are now being funded with the monthly N5,000 stipend in 9 pilot States (Bauchi, Borno, Cross Rivers, Ekiti, Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Osun and Oyo). More beneficiaries are expected to be added in more states.
26. The establishment of MSMEs Clinics, a small Business support programme to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in different states.
27. Establishment of One-Stop-Shops to support policies on Ease of Doing Business.
28. The take-off of the 2nd Niger Bridge.
29. Phasing out the subsidy for petroleum products, elimination of fuel scarcity and queues in petrol stations.
30. Implementation of the FG Niger Delta new vision, a comprehensive roadmap to improve livelihood and social infrastructure.
31. Improved power generation nationwide adding $500million to Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund and about $87million to its excess crude account.
32. The creation of the N30billion Solid Minerals Development Fund.
33. Encouraging the patronage of local contents and increasing export in agriculture.
34. The signing of Executive Order 001 which is the promotion of transparency and efficiency in the business environment - to ensure that public servants offer prompt service in a predictable and transparent manner, and sanction undue delays.
35. The signing of Executive Order 002 which is on prompt submission of annual budgetary estimates by all statutory and non-statutory agencies of the Federal Government including incorporated companies wholly owned by FG.
36. The bailout of cash crunch states; about N689 billion to 27 states of the federation to pay salaries in 2015.
37. The complete refund of Paris loan deductions to states (unprecedented).
38. Implementing the 2011 UNEP report for the ongoing Ogoni clean-up process after decades of oil spills and pollution.
39. Modification of the tax system so that it is more efficient.
40. Reforms in the airports (reconstruction of the Abuja airport runway and ongoing work at the Lagos airport).
41. Reforms at the nation’s seaports (Issues with cargo clearance at the ports addressed)
42. Improved duration (under 48 hours) for visa approval especially for investors.
43. Resuscitation of the nation’s refineries which are now working at 50 percent capacity for the first time in over a decade.
44. Eleven of the dead 33 fertilizer plants have been resuscitated while four others are to be revived shortly and this has profound impact on the ongoing revolution in the agricultural sector.
45. For the first time in more than 45 years, the Mambila Power Plant is set to take off with the allocation of $5.6billion for its realization and an expected 3,050 MW output upon completion.
46. Increasing external reserves to a 13 month high of $33 billion from $29.13 billion which has surpassed the ERGPs target of $30.56 billion despite global low oil prices and production challenges.
47. Cancellation of the Joint Venture cash calls with oil multinational companies operating in Nigeria (For the first time in the history of the industry) which has led to savings of billions of dollars lost to fictitious contract payments.
48. The release of N2 billion take-off grant for the Maritime University as part of measures to address agitations in the Niger Delta region.
49. The new development bank of Nigeria (DBN) is finally taking off with initial funding of $1.3billion (provided by the World Bank, German Development Bank, African Development Bank, Agence Francaise De Development) to provide medium and long-term loans to MSMEs.
ANTI-GRAFT WAR.
50. Improving Nigeria’s international image and regional cooperation with neighbouring countries in fighting insurgency.
51. Anti-corruption war: Prosecuting alleged corrupt public officers and recovering billions of naira of stolen public funds; the successful establishment of the whistle-blower policy.
52. The signing of Executive Order 004 – Voluntary Income Asset Declaration Scheme (VAIDS). This aims to increase tax awareness and compliance, and reduce the incidence of tax evasion.
53. The signing of agreements with a number of nations to provide Automatic Exchange of Information.
54. The signing of the Extradition Treaty between Nigeria and United Arab Emirates (UAE) toward strengthening Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign.
55. Establishment of PACAC – a think-tank that has provided leadership, direction and also built the capacity of personnel in the fight against corruption.

OTHERS

56. Eradication of polio disease in the country.
57. The introduction of the One Primary Health Centre per ward programme of the Federal Government.

DrBasit:
The speech is quite assuring and promising..... Notable laudable achievements were mentioned and it's only a matter of time before Nigerians see the change in every aspect of their lives...
God bless Nigeria, God bless Oyo State.

RapportNaija:


Is threatening to burn down the country same as asking for referendum?

Creating Biafra secret service, flouting bail conditions and many more.

The scammer should come out from his hiding!

Catalonia about to have a referendum in Spain, did you hear of unlawful agitation?

All other referendum that has happened, which one occurred with one nonentity as a leader threatening the government? Spewing hate speeches at other tribes and his non supporters...

He should come out, he will not see his wife and kid till he grows old inside prison!

franudi:
An idiot is far better than you.

claremont:
LIST OF TANGIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE BUHARI-LED GOVERNMENT (fullyreporteddotcom credit)

SECURITY & RELATED MATTERS

1. The release of 106 Chibok girls, as well as over 16,000 persons in Boko Haram captivity.
2. Tackling insurgency, the decimation of Boko Haram in the North East.
3. Recovering 14 local governments and territories previously under Boko Haram control in the North East, rebuilding lives of citizens there; about one million displaced persons in the NE have returned to their communities in two years of this administration.
4. Curbing the incidence of kidnap across the country. (Arrest of kidnap kingpins and dismantling of kidnap cells across the country)
5. Restoring morale of the Nigerian military; re-organizing and better equipping the Nigerian Armed Forces.
6. Purchase of 12 Super-Tucano aircraft worth $600 million to aid the Nigerian military’s current operations in the North East.
7. Ensuring continued peace in the Niger Delta through consistent funding of the FG amnesty programme for ex-militants.
8. Introduction of an improved mechanism for distribution of aid to IDPs in the North East through the establishment of the Special Intervention Programme of the Federal Government. (Door-to-door strategy)

ECONOMY

9. Implementing the National Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to aid economic recovery, taking the country out of her worst recession in 29 years, despite fall in oil prices.
10. N1.2 trillion expended on capital/infrastructure projects nationwide, a milestone in the nation’s history.
11. Effective implementation of the Treasury Single Account, and increasing government revenue by over N3 trillion as well as entrenching transparency and accountability.
12. Implementation of the Bank Verification Number (BVN), thus tackling corruption by plugging loopholes for siphoning of public fund and tracking of illicit funds through multiple accounts
13. Ease of doing business: the Federal Government signed into law two bills from the National Assembly (Acts are the Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Act, 2017 (otherwise known as Collateral Registry Act) and the Credit Reporting Act, 2017) which has facilitated access to more affordable credit for Nigerians, fast tracked budget submissions and promotes Made-in-Nigeria products.
14. Establishment of the Presidential Quarterly Business Forum to enhance interaction and private sector participation in the development of the economy.
15. Institutionalizing E-governance setting the foundation for the creation of a truly digital economy.
16. Creation of opportunities for youths to leverage innovation in technology through the introduction of the Aso Villa Demo Day (AVDD) through which over N700 million has been disbursed to young entrepreneurs.
17. The revitalization of the Made-in-Nigeria campaign. (Emphasis on consumption of local products gain grounds)
18. Implementing reforms in the civil service which has led to the elimination of over 30,000 ghost workers, thereby saving the country billions of naira monthly.
19. Massive investments in agriculture, e.g, Anchors Borrowers Programme to improve local produce, improving fertiliser distribution and access across states through the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative.
20. Reduction in rice imports as a result of government’s policies that has encouraged massive rice production across Nigeria.
21. Improving transport infrastructure (rail and road); construction work ongoing on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, renovation of Abuja International Airport runway, completion of Abuja – Kaduna Railway among others.
22. Social Investment Programmes (SIP): N-Power Volunteer Scheme creating jobs for over 200,000 (and still counting) unemployed graduates in all the 36 states and the FCT.
23. SIP: Ongoing Government Enterprise and Empowerment (GEEP) Scheme; commenced in November 2016 in collaboration with the Bank of Industry, where soft loans ranging from N10, 000 to N100, 000 have been given to over 189,000 market women and traders across different states.
24. SIP: Home Grown School Feeding Programme, where almost three million schoolchildren have been fed, while tens of thousands of cooks have been engaged in their respective states.
25. SIP: Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme, under which about 25,000 less privileged Nigerians so far are now being funded with the monthly N5,000 stipend in 9 pilot States (Bauchi, Borno, Cross Rivers, Ekiti, Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Osun and Oyo). More beneficiaries are expected to be added in more states.
26. The establishment of MSMEs Clinics, a small Business support programme to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in different states.
27. Establishment of One-Stop-Shops to support policies on Ease of Doing Business.
28. The take-off of the 2nd Niger Bridge.
29. Phasing out the subsidy for petroleum products, elimination of fuel scarcity and queues in petrol stations.
30. Implementation of the FG Niger Delta new vision, a comprehensive roadmap to improve livelihood and social infrastructure.
31. Improved power generation nationwide adding $500million to Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund and about $87million to its excess crude account.
32. The creation of the N30billion Solid Minerals Development Fund.
33. Encouraging the patronage of local contents and increasing export in agriculture.
34. The signing of Executive Order 001 which is the promotion of transparency and efficiency in the business environment - to ensure that public servants offer prompt service in a predictable and transparent manner, and sanction undue delays.
35. The signing of Executive Order 002 which is on prompt submission of annual budgetary estimates by all statutory and non-statutory agencies of the Federal Government including incorporated companies wholly owned by FG.
36. The bailout of cash crunch states; about N689 billion to 27 states of the federation to pay salaries in 2015.
37. The complete refund of Paris loan deductions to states (unprecedented).
38. Implementing the 2011 UNEP report for the ongoing Ogoni clean-up process after decades of oil spills and pollution.
39. Modification of the tax system so that it is more efficient.
40. Reforms in the airports (reconstruction of the Abuja airport runway and ongoing work at the Lagos airport).
41. Reforms at the nation’s seaports (Issues with cargo clearance at the ports addressed)
42. Improved duration (under 48 hours) for visa approval especially for investors.
43. Resuscitation of the nation’s refineries which are now working at 50 percent capacity for the first time in over a decade.
44. Eleven of the dead 33 fertilizer plants have been resuscitated while four others are to be revived shortly and this has profound impact on the ongoing revolution in the agricultural sector.
45. For the first time in more than 45 years, the Mambila Power Plant is set to take off with the allocation of $5.6billion for its realization and an expected 3,050 MW output upon completion.
46. Increasing external reserves to a 13 month high of $33 billion from $29.13 billion which has surpassed the ERGPs target of $30.56 billion despite global low oil prices and production challenges.
47. Cancellation of the Joint Venture cash calls with oil multinational companies operating in Nigeria (For the first time in the history of the industry) which has led to savings of billions of dollars lost to fictitious contract payments.
48. The release of N2 billion take-off grant for the Maritime University as part of measures to address agitations in the Niger Delta region.
49. The new development bank of Nigeria (DBN) is finally taking off with initial funding of $1.3billion (provided by the World Bank, German Development Bank, African Development Bank, Agence Francaise De Development) to provide medium and long-term loans to MSMEs.
ANTI-GRAFT WAR.
50. Improving Nigeria’s international image and regional cooperation with neighbouring countries in fighting insurgency.
51. Anti-corruption war: Prosecuting alleged corrupt public officers and recovering billions of naira of stolen public funds; the successful establishment of the whistle-blower policy.
52. The signing of Executive Order 004 – Voluntary Income Asset Declaration Scheme (VAIDS). This aims to increase tax awareness and compliance, and reduce the incidence of tax evasion.
53. The signing of agreements with a number of nations to provide Automatic Exchange of Information.
54. The signing of the Extradition Treaty between Nigeria and United Arab Emirates (UAE) toward strengthening Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign.
55. Establishment of PACAC – a think-tank that has provided leadership, direction and also built the capacity of personnel in the fight against corruption.

OTHERS

56. Eradication of polio disease in the country.
57. The introduction of the One Primary Health Centre per ward programme of the Federal Government.

sichri:
Nigeria, though a country of great potentials, is currently faced with myriads of challenges.

Having that in mind, what's your take on Mr President's 57th Independence Day speech?

jomoh:
Even if Naira starts exchanging for N1 to $200 some people will still criticize buhari. I'm not surprised. The question is beyond the understanding of an average Nigerian graduate because they are poorly educated. Its like asking a fisherman to analyse the speech of a naval captain.


Great speech that addressed the current situation in the country.

If they criticize, ask them to tell you what they expect from him, why they expected such and why they feel what they expect from him is better than what he just said. Just watch them as they start stammering.

chrisbaxtian:



someone asked for referendum, and you replied him as if he asked you for war! I don't understand why Nigeria must be one anymore, please somebody should remind me...

nazzy1908:
Empty thoughts

AlanTuringAI:

Any riff-raff running a hate-filled radio station can't just wake up one morning and be asking for Referendum. Who is Nnamdi Kanu in the scheme of things in this country? Is he one of your elected representatives in the Senate or House of Reps to be making a call for referendum? What he and his IPOB could have done is to pressure your elected Reps from the region to debate these issues passionately on the floor of the National Assembly, and not insulting the President, other tribes and even his kinsmen who disagree with him on his approach. There are recognised persons elected to push for such, otherwise every Tom, Dick and Harry will be making different calls for referendum on every issue in the country. I hope you know referendum is not just limited to calls for secession?..You get the gist?

Narldon:



How can I Assess Buhari's Independence Day Speech When NEPA refused to give us Light to watch it?

chrisbaxtian:


The insults and "threats" were just an act to get the needed attention! The request was a clear and simple one, give us a referendum. By the way, what do you have against a referendum?

RapportNaija:


Insult and threats don't work! Haven't you seen the numerous videos of him spewing nonsense?

He got a big stage, and only thing was for him to channel his new level to how to better actualize his Biafra dream, but he let ego take over his head.

Kanu has followed the wrong path, and he will pay for it .

I have nothing against a referendum, as long as other part of the country are not made to suffer. No tribe asked to be in Nigeria, but here are, having been merged together since 1914!

Iamzik:


No same person approved of kanus methods.

But that aside, understand that you cannot hide under hate speech to silence the people's voice.

One question for you...

Supposing the Niger delta come out today to ask for peaceful referendum without hate speech or name calling whatsoever, do you think Nigerian will listen judging from Buhari's speech today?

Even without any hate speech do you think Nigeria is disposed to allow any referendum as it is today? Please be honest in your answer

AlanTuringAI:

Any riff-raff running a hate-filled radio station can't just wake up one morning and be asking for Referendum. Who is Nnamdi Kanu in the scheme of things in this country? Is he one of your elected representatives in the Senate or House of Reps to be making a call for referendum? What he and his IPOB could have done is to pressure your elected Reps from the region to debate these issues passionately on the floor of the National Assembly, and not insulting the President, other tribes and even his kinsmen who disagree with him on his approach. There are recognised persons elected to push for such, otherwise every Tom, Dick and Harry will be making different calls for referendum on every issue in the country. I hope you know referendum is not just limited to calls for secession?..You get the gist?

chrisbaxtian:



if you have nothing against it, then why are you antagonising the call for one? Leave Nnamdi's personality out of it. Your antagonism is borne out of hatred and the need to oppress a particular group.

efighter:


Why didn't the foolish idiot ask for referendum when his brother the drunk ineffectual buffoon was there looting and sharing our resources? You fools lost election and also lost errection. Any nonentity that calls out the president for a fight is not asking for peace. Nnamdi Cownu said Igbos should attack any Fulani they see as if your forefathers can dare it. Yorubas were schemed out of Goatluck Jonathan's regime, yet we did not call for the country's division. You pigs and idiots have the Governor of the Central Bank, the Minister of State for Petroleum, the Minister for Foreign Affairs. the Minister for Labour, Minister of State for Agriculture, Head of Service of the Federation, Chief Justice of the Federation, and some others which I cannot remember now. What else do you pigs and idiots from the Potopoto Republic of drugs. kidnapping and robbery want? Biafra or death? We shall never give your Biafra, if you want death, go and slap a soldier at the military barrack.

RapportNaija:


Stop trying to be deliberately stup!d.

Oppress? I don't know how some of you ediots sit behind a phone screen and type rubbish.

Oppress a group, a whole Igbo?

When have you guys ever been oppressed? You all started the coup, and the Hausas thought you a lesson. Then Ojukwu wanted Biafra, and you all lost again.

In 2017, you think you are oppressed? Is there anything that other parts of the country enjoy that you do not enjoy? What privileges are devoid in Igbo nation?

Don't mention me again. Sure you must be 18 years old.

RapportNaija:


Is threatening to burn down the country same as asking for referendum?

Creating Biafra secret service, flouting bail conditions and many more.

The scammer should come out from his hiding!

Catalonia about to have a referendum in Spain, did you hear of unlawful agitation?

All other referendum that has happened, which one occurred with one nonentity as a leader threatening the government? Spewing hate speeches at other tribes and his non supporters...

He should come out, he will not see his wife and kid till he grows old inside prison!

sichri:
Nigeria, though a country of great potentials, is currently faced with myriads of challenges.

Having that in mind, what's your take on Mr President's 57th Independence Day speech?

RapportNaija:


One question for you, what has hate speech and name calling ever settled? It only breeds the war!

Imagine Arewa youths were allowed to carry on with that quick notice, and the Niger Deltans to made through with their own notice, do you think we will be talking about Independence today? That's what all Kanu speeches have been bringing up.

State governors, senators and representatives; there are many Igbos in this positions, why can't they push for it? They are in the government! Not some idiot that has enjoyed life to the fullest in the UK, and came back to put people's lives in danger.

No same person approved of kanus methods.

But that aside, understand that you cannot hide under hate speech to silence the people's voice.

One question for you...

Supposing the Niger delta come out today to ask for peaceful referendum without hate speech or name calling whatsoever, do you think Nigerian will listen judging from Buhari's speech today?

Even without any hate speech do you think Nigeria is disposed to allow any referendum as it is today? Please be honest in your answer

Narldon:


and you think He wrote it himself?

Narldon:


and you think He wrote it himself?