With the biting economic hardship in Nigeria occassioned by President Bola Tinubu’s policies, especially the removal of petrol subsidy, many Nigerians are pondering the fate of the country in one year of the current administration. DAMILARE KEHINDE spoke to some Nigerians and the following are their projections:
Abiola Oke
Nigeria is changing direction. We are moving from a state-controlled economy to a more liberalised one driven by market forces. Work is ongoing to making our refineries produce to capacity and they are expected to start pushing PMS into the market between December and the first quarter of next year. With Tinubu’s style of administration, there have been skyrocketing prices of commodities. Life has become unbearable for many Nigerians, and this has led to an increase in crime rate, business collapse and hunger. Tinubu’s approach to fixing Nigeria is too harsh for Nigerians to bear.
Joseph Awoyomi-Irewole
I cannot imagine fuel to be N650 per litre, the dollar to be N815 to the naira, and the pounds to be 1035 to the naira. It is getting hilarious After his tenure, the next president would be in a serious mess.
Asaye Olanike
In one year, I see Nigeria going backwards. Let us consider the present situation of our country. The president has spent about two months in power and there is no sign that we are moving forward. Things are getting more difficult on a daily basis. Our sources of income are no longer stable, yet the prices of things keep increasing. I do not see this country moving forward at all.
Desmond Adeniyi
Nigeria has a lot of potential, and with the right leadership, the country could achieve great things. While I cannot predict the future, I believe that Tinubu’s administration could bring positive change to Nigeria. However, there are many challenges that the country faces, including corruption, poverty, and violence. It would take time and effort to address these issues. But I remain hopeful that Nigeria could become a prosperous and peaceful nation. Ultimately, it would be up to Nigerians to work together to build a better future for themselves and the country.
Ifeoluwa Oke
Nigeria’s problems are bigger than what people see from a considerable distance, but by the time they get closer to the system, they would realise the fact that spectators are better players than the real players on the field. We must not expect a total turnaround within a year. However, God being on our side — if efforts are geared towards putting all our refineries in place and the right people manage the affairs of the country — there is great hope for our country. All this cannot happen overnight or within two months. It is not easy to fix a broken economy. There is no healing without some pain.
Jeremiah Armmapi
Within one year of Tinubu’s administration, things would get better in Nigeria. We could see the president is doing all he needs to do one step at a time. The increase in fuel price does not mean he is not a good leader. It is the increase in fuel price that would make things better within a year of his administration. The president is going to do a good job and make Nigerians proud. I believe he would also repair the damage that our past leaders have caused.
Adedunmola Ajadi
With Tinubu’s administration, I see Nigeria in a very terrible position. In one year, I do not think it is going to get better because of the increase in the prices of fuel, goods, services, the dollar, etc. The student loan is pointless. How do you expect students to pay back the loans without any employment waiting for them after graduation? Everything is going wrong. Buhari’s first year as president was better, even if everything did not go quite well. Nigeria is going nowhere if things keep happening this way.
Ibrahim Sulaiman
In the coming year, under President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria is likely to witness a blend of ambitious policies and strategic initiatives that would address key areas including governance, the economy, security, international relations, and the roles of the judiciary and legislature. This would contribute to the nation’s progress and position it on a positive trajectory.
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