By Juliet Jacob Ochenje
May 29 is a very significant day for Nigerians across the world as the nation inaugurates Bola Ahmed Tinubu as president, who will preside over the affairs of the country for the next four years, despite his victory being challenged in court. Eight years have passed since the beginning of what many consider to be disgraceful years of identity loss and wasted possibilities.
Some Nigerians today considered the event as a turning point, the new government should use it as a wake-up call as he gets ready for the work that lies ahead following the glitz and glamour of his inauguration as Nigeria’s sixteenth democratic leader.
Reacting to this event, some Nigerians who spoke to Africa Health Report, AHR, said they expect the new government to improve welfare and staff training across the country in the first 100 days in office.
A level 10 civil servant who pleaded to be anonymous said: “I expect the new government to sustain timely payment of salaries for both federal and state workers, payment of pension, and also pay our accrued arrears. “They should also prosecute contractors who have abandoned the jobs already paid.”
Joseph Okoh expects some changes toward the creation of jobs and improving the economy in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Olufunke Esther Ibiyomi, a POS operator, told AHR that she is optimistic that the new government will favour Nigerians.
“We expect good things anyways in this Tinubu’s regime and we pray that God will give this new administration the strength and wisdom to be able to deliver their work diligently.”
The election tribunal is expected to start hearing the main arguments on Tuesday and the outcome of the case should be known within the next six months.
