{"id":12034,"date":"2024-05-29T15:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qiraatafrican.com\/en\/?p=12034"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:23:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:23:02","slug":"tinubu-marks-one-year-in-office-as-nigerians-continue-to-bear-brunt-of-the-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qiraatafrican.com\/en\/12034\/tinubu-marks-one-year-in-office-as-nigerians-continue-to-bear-brunt-of-the-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu marks one year in office as Nigerians continue to bear brunt of the economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One year on since Bola Tinubu became Nigeria\u2019s President, many people feel that his promise of &#8220;renewed hope&#8221; remains largely unfulfilled.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu assumed office with a big promise of new hope for Nigerians during a time of unprecedented challenges for Africa\u2019s most populous country.<\/p>\n<p>This pledge left some citizens hopeful for improvements and others skeptical about the new government&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n<p>But a significant spike in petrol prices has led to increased costs of goods and services nationwide, further reducing the disposable income for most citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Ajani Lola, a civil servant from Nigeria\u2019s southwest, described the past year as one of untold hardship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt placed us all in a state of worry regarding food, money, and other aspects. It\u2019s been a government that brought untold hardship,\u201d Ajani Lola said.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu&#8217;s manifesto prioritized creating jobs, boosting local production of goods, investing in agriculture and public infrastructure, and enhancing national security.<\/p>\n<p>However, barrister Oladipo Kazeem-Adebowale believes that Tinubu\u2019s government has failed to meet these basic needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis government has failed woefully, that\u2019s based on my assessment. People are really suffering in the country now,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>While Tinubu&#8217;s first year in office has been marked by active policymaking and reforms aimed at addressing Nigeria&#8217;s multifaceted challenges, progress has been uneven.<\/p>\n<p>Economic recovery has been slow, with many Nigerians still struggling with inflation and unemployment.<\/p>\n<p>Security challenges persist in several regions, and some argue that the pace of infrastructure development and anti-corruption efforts needs to be accelerated.<\/p>\n<p>Economic analysts note that while there have been strides in certain areas, significant work remains to fully realize the administration&#8217;s goals of improving the lives of all Nigerians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One year on since Bola Tinubu became Nigeria\u2019s President, many people feel that his promise of &#8220;renewed hope&#8221; remains largely unfulfilled. Tinubu assumed office with a big promise of new hope for Nigerians during a time of unprecedented challenges for Africa\u2019s most populous country. 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