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https://nextedition.com.ng/2019/03/16/what-nigerians-expects-from-buhari-second-term/

On February 23, 2019, Nigerians trooped out from their respective homes to cast their votes to choose the next president. One of the reasons for going to vote was to choose someone who would make their lot in the next four years.

Even with the shift in the date of the elections, some Nigerians were still determined to use their voting power to effect the much needed change in the country.

After the collation and announcement of results, the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari was declared and re-elected as the president. To some it was good news, but to others, it wasn’t pleasant.

To whom much is given much is desired. While some Nigerians congratulate Mr. President, they expect to see him focus on some key points.

One of such is the Economy of the nation: It is a known fact that the Nigerian economy hasn’t been really great in the past four years as so many companies went into extinction due to the poor state of the economy. It is expected that the President would involve competent professionals who can manage the various sectors of the economy effectively to inject life into it.

Nigerians are also hopeful that he would oblige their request by co-opting relatively younger people who are intelligent to move the economy forward. It’s time for more vibrant and younger professionals to replace the old and less productive people currently managing the economy. The younger minds who have the technical know-how combined with intellectual knowledge should be involved in the governance of the country to bring their untapped knowledge to bear on the economy and other facets of the country. This is because when the economy of the country gets better, job opportunities will be created.

Another important factor militating against the progress of the nation is insecurity. There’s no need to emphasize the fact that every life matters! The last four years witnessed so many killings especially in the Northern part of the country. We had cases of Boko Haram bombing so many places, the abduction of the girls in Dapchi and other places. Then also the rampaging herdsmen who went from state to state killing and maiming innocent Nigerians. So many lives were lost.

President Buhari’s second term must do more to secure lives and property. The killings and inhumanity to man must come to an end.

Discrimination. There have been agitations from some sections of the country that they have been marginalized in terms of appointments. Nigeria is a complex country and all sections must be included in the scheme of things. Federal appointments should be distributed with fairness and equity, irrespective of gender and tribe and should cut across all geopolitical divisions.

The health sector under Buhari’s administration has attracted media attention negatively due to unpleasant events which showed the poor state of healthcare delivery in Nigeria. This sector is said to be in the state of total decay. There are issues of poor facilities, poor staffing, lack of equipment, low disease surveillance which shows why diseases are not diagnosed and curtailed as quickly as possible. All these challenges should be tackled in this second term. There should be a revitalisation of a good number of primary healthcare centres across the country.

Education Sector: The population of students may be small percentage in the country but they are the 100% of the future. One of the major keys to national development is the quality of education in the country. There has been a decline in the standard and quality of education in Nigeria and it is quite alarming. Education in Nigeria is poorly funded. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommends that 26% of the nation’s budget should be allocated to the educational sector. This will create a good impact on the national development.

The Government should do something about the poor infrastructure and training facilities. Most schools do not have conducive environment for learning and some lack practical and technical facilities. The employment of quality teachers will go a long way in reshaping the state of education in Nigeria.

Power Sector: Power sector failure is still one of the major problems we face in Nigeria. Some countries have power supply 24 hours daily but sadly, Nigeria isn’t part of that. For over 58 years now, the country is still battling with power outage and it looks like there is no hope in this sector at all. When you interact with many Nigerians, you find out that some of them would have had a thriving business if the power sector of the country was sorted. This administration needs to tackle this issue effectively.

I knew he was going to win cause he lacks integrity neither can be termed honest. What do I expect his 2nd term? More nepotism, more propaganda, nothing new just more activity just in the name of spending money. He never change and no sign he is willing to change. Him picking serve less than required he get certificate. Abeggy nothing new just pray e no get worse.

A significant/substantial/dramatic improvement.

Nigerians expect abosolute nothing from Buhari because they didn’t vote for him.

I can’t advise an idiot

My expectation from Mr President if he or his members on this forum chooses to listen is to lay emphasis on these key areas
1.Education: Human capital development of Nigerians. You can provide all the necessary infrastructures needed but if the people are not enlighten or exposed, it is a wasted effort.
2. Power supply : When education begin to take shape gradually, there should be improvement in power. Just the way CBN now sanction banks for failed reversal, NERC should sanction the discos. Even if we are generating 5000mw, Nigerians should pay for want they consume as few persons benefit from this offer. Give prepaid metre and I would manage your rationed power supply instead of outrageous bills. You might want to increase the charging rate for discos which I welcome provided I have prepaid metre.

asuustrike1:
My expectation from Mr President if he or his members on this forum chooses to listen is to lay emphasis on these key areas
1.Education: Human capital development of Nigerians. You can provide all the necessary infrastructures needed but if the people are not enlighten or exposed, it is a wasted effort.
2. Power supply : When education begin to take shape gradually, there should be improvement in power. Just the way CBN now sanction banks for failed reversal, NERC should sanction the discos. Even if we are generating 5000mw, Nigerians should pay for want they consume as few persons benefit from this offer. Give prepaid metre and I would manage your rationed power supply instead of outrageous bills. You might want to increase the charging rate for discos which I welcome provided I have prepaid metre.

I laugh.
The man will only deliver projects that favour the north and nothing more. His aanti corruption war is just a witch hunt against opposition. His main goal is development of the north. mark it.

CodeTemplar:
I laugh.
The man will only deliver projects that favour the north and nothing more. His aanti corruption war is just a witch hunt against opposition. His main goal is development of the north. mark it.

Stable power supply should be their number one priorities