PEOPLE SPEAK | This Is How Nigerians Rate Buhari's First Term

Today is the eve of President Muhammadu Buhari's second term inauguration and already, a section of Nigerians are of the opinion that his previous administration was fruitless without tangible deliverables that signify progress from where Nigeria was when he took over in 2015.

But then, many others differ, deciding instead to mirror some of the bright-sides of the administrations.

However, Scooper sampled the climate of opinion around President Muhammad's first tenure ending tomorrow and what Nigerians look forward to in his second term.

They had this to say—

Wale Yusuf 

Nigerians are expecting a lot from his second term and it is sad that this is happening. How will you expect a lot from someone who was not able to achieve anything tangible in 4 years? I hate everything his administration has brought. 

He never speaks to the local press on pressing matters plaguing the country. It took the period of the electioneering campaign for Buhari to directly engage the local media after his 2015 media chat. 

Also, for most of his first term, Buhari only announced policy proposals when outside the country’s shores.

The only thing he did that was mandatory was introducing BVN which was absurd that we never had this in the country.  I don't expect anything from him this second term. It will just be that whole cycle again. 

Fola Adegbayi 

I don't think I will have anything positive to say about this administration. Buhari is very incompetent to tell ourselves the truth. His interviews show he doesn't know himself talk less of knowing what to do to lead a county.

He took forever to name his cabinet but largely made the wrong choices in the end. Worse, Buhari didn’t deem it fit to reshuffle a cabinet that was clearly not delivering on his myriad campaign promises. 

Toba 

Buhari's administration has tried, mostly in the agro-economy.  The introduction of the  N-Power scheme has helped a lot of farmers and this has shown that his administration tried in the diversification of the economy from oil revenue alone.

Although they have done little in the manufacturing sector, we can see the progress.  His administration also improved the ease of doing business in the country. The registration process has reduced and it's easier to process although some lawyers still extort business owners. 

Yes, they didn't accomplish what they promised the country, yes his administration was not perfect but I would never want Atiku to be the president. 

Micheal 

If I say Buhari's administration was bad, I would be lying. 'bad' is a form of glorification for him, his administration has been the worse. They might be able to deceive people that he achieved something during his first term, but people who listen are Naive, and I am not. 

The things he has done are mandatory things like transportation, seaport and all. In the 21st century, this is meant to be primary in a country. He lacks creative thinking and we as Nigerians have settled for the mediocre. 

Itoro

Buhari’s first administration was wasteful, the economy was very bad, as our ranking dropped among the fastest growing economy in Nigeria. 

Whereas in the Obasanjo's administration, it was different. At least we were on the map for something good now we insecurity has taken over our country, and Buhari's administration didn't take a step to eradicate this. 

We at least expect above average this second term, and we hope he has seen himself how Nigerians are suffering, as suicide has taken over, we urge him to perform above average this second term.

Lawrence 

The country is at a verge of collapse, Insecurity is a major problem, there is massive unemployment everywhere in the country which is fueling insecurity;  hence, people result in drugs and then they find means of releasing their anger and then compound this security situation. 

All this became worse within 4 years, yet the people had no choice than to vote him back because to be honest there are really is nobody all they do is recycle like they recycle waste. 

Bunmi

There is little an administration can do in 4 years.  I don't blame Buhari because other presidents have come to rule and we have still been in the same position. In his first 3 years, he has fought corruption and The EFCC started working more than the previous administrations. 

Although he made a wrong choice with choosing his cabinet, I believe 2015 to 2019 was about cleaning up the mess and laying a solid foundation for  Buhari, and 2019—2023 would actually be about delivering on campaign promises and providing badly needed infrastructure. 

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