Bola Ahmed Tinubu made history on Monday after being sworn-in as the Nigeria’s 16th president.
At the inauguration ceremony held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Tinubu, in his maiden speech, was quick to reel out some of his plans.
“I will do that through job creation and food security and end to extreme poverty.
“I will ensure that corruption is tackled by strengthening anti-corruption agencies.” he said.
Here are 10 promises President Tinubu made during his inaugural speech:
- President Tinubu promised his administration will govern on behalf of the citizens and not rule over them.
- Tinubu promises significant youth and women inclusion.
- In his speech, he vowed to make security topmost priority for his administration.
- The President assured Nigerians that his administration will create one million jobs through digital economy.
- Tinubu promised accessible and stable electricity. He said states would be allowed to generate and distribute power.
- His inaugural speech sent a message to the nation’s apex bank to ensure a unified exchange rate. Likewise low interest rates.
- In Agriculture, President Tinubu pledged his administration would make food available in abundant yet less costly.
- In Agriculture, President Tinubu pledged his administration would make food available in abundant yet less costly.
- Though already removed by former President Muhammadu Buhari, President Tinubu inaugural stamped that fuel subsidy is gone for good and promised to re-channel the funds into better investments to improve the lives of Nigerians.
- Tinubu promised the review of the new naira redesign as both currencies would be treated as legal tender.
- Lastly, he added that his administration would retool Nigeria’s foreign policy to lead the region and continent.