Nigerians still expecting actions on Tinubu’s promises after 100 days in office

September 11, 2023 Wale Ponnle

President Bola Tinubu recently reached the milestone of 100 days in office, but there was little hoopla because the day also saw the Presidential Election case Tribunal’s ruling on a lawsuit challenging his election.

After 13 hours of deliberation, the court decided that Mr. Tinubu, who is now in India, will continue to serve as president. All of the petitions filed against him and his rival Kashim Shettima were denied by the panel.

Wakenews explores some of the commitments made in the Renewed Hope Manifesto now that the tribunal judgment has been resolved and all ministers are in place. Promises with low-hanging fruit will be the focus.

President Tinubu did not, however, specify a time frame for the fulfillment of all of his commitments.

The President already abolished the fuel subsidy system, but Nigerians are still waiting for steps to mitigate its removal effects. The student loan bill, which he also signed into law, has not yet been distributed to students, and some universities are raising tuition.

Almajiri ending and not in school

Children in the North’s major cities can be seen begging for food and cash while carrying bowls in their hands. Almajiri, or kids placed with Islamic teachers, are what they are known as.

By constructing schools for them, former President Goodluck Jonathan attempted to reform the Almajiri system; but, as a result of the Buhari administration’s inaction, the schools have been abandoned. According to various sources, there are approximately 13.5 million children in Nigeria who are not enrolled in school.

To address the issue of children not attending school, President Tinubu pledged to form a task team to be led by a special czar. This section of his manifesto states that “a task force led by a special czar will be created to address this problem.”

Nigerians are still waiting for the special czar to handle the issue of out-of-school children even if school resumes in September.

Establishing a dedicated anti-terrorist battalion

SBM Intelligence data indicates that more than 600 people have died in the first 45 days of Tinubu’s presidency. The majority were murdered by armed robbers, bandits, Boko Haram militants, ethnic militias, and other non-state actors.

To combat terrorists, President Tinubu had pledged to establish a special anti-terror unit. The battalion will have special forces elements, according to the manifesto.

The sentence reads, “Highly disciplined and trained anti-terrorist battalions (ABATTS) with special forces units will be created.” While Nigerians wait, numerous groups continue to commit murder throughout the nation.

Releasing cops from VIP obligations

Nigerians have heard several Inspector Generals of Police make statements about ending police escorts for VIPs. All of the proclamations have fallen short of producing the expected results.

In the manifesto, Tinubu once more stated that the personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) will be in charge of these obligations rather than the police.

Unexpectedly, Olukayode Egbetokun, the acting inspector general of police (IGP), ordered the Police Mobile Force, often known as MOPOL, to stop serving as VIP guards in July.

President Tinubu promised to have all police officers removed, which would seem to conflict with the IGP’s directive. Nigerians are still waiting for President Tinubu to keep his promise.

Curbing oil theft

Nigerians have watched allegations and denials between the military and the employees of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a business owned by former soldier Government Tompolo, over the course of the last few weeks.

It should be recalled that the Federal government hired the company to monitor oil pipelines. But Nigerians had been assured by President Tinubu that he would “establish a Special Enforcement and Monitoring Unit.”

Nigerians have not yet seen such specialised surveillance unit; instead, they have Tompolo and the Navy to blame for their country’s charges and denials.

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Wale Ponnle

A passionate writer of everything politics in Nigeria with the goal and purpose of bringing authentic information and unbiased news to everyone everywhere.

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