On Sunday, the Presidency made public a 90-page fact sheet that provides a detailed account of the major accomplishments of the Muhammadu Buhari-led government as it approaches the end of its tenure on May 29.
The statement was signed by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
The fact sheet covers several key areas, including signing 37 bills into law, 12 executive orders, various infrastructure projects, bilateral agreements, and fiscal reforms.
Additionally, the document lists the appointment and election of numerous distinguished Nigerians into leadership positions in various global organizations.
This release of the fact sheet comes as the Buhari administration prepares to hand over power to a new government.
The document aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the government’s accomplishments over the course of its tenure, serving as a testament to the achievements of the administration.
The statement was titled ‘Buhari’s footprint on the sands of time.’
It read in part, “In about four weeks, President Muhammadu Buhari is the country’s number one citizen. For eight years, he has served, making a beneficial impact on nearly all sectors of the national landscape: security, economy, anti-corruption, infrastructure; rail, roads, air and seaports, power, housing, water resources, the oil and gas sector, legislative matters, foreign affairs, sports, youth development, and many others.
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“The Presidential Communications Team here brings a one-stop shop of achievements under the Buhari administration covering eight years of two terms. It’s a collector’s item, an answer to the questions of those who would rather complain, looking at a half-empty cup rather than a half-filled one.
“Those who are objective, taking a dispassionate look at this fact sheet, would admit that President Buhari came and served meritoriously. As he had promised many times, he would not be leaving Nigeria the way he met it.”
The Nigerian Presidency has released a 90-page fact sheet outlining the achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration as his term ends on May 29. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, signed a statement that revealed the highlights of the fact sheet, which included 37 bills signed into law, 12 executive orders, and numerous infrastructure projects.
The fact sheet indicated that the administration has constructed over 961km of rail lines across the country and made significant strides in power, road construction, healthcare, housing, oil and gas, and digital economy.
Furthermore, the fact sheet highlighted the launch of a new national 5G policy in 2021 and the licensing of two private companies for its rollout, with $547 million generated in license fees from Nigeria’s 5G spectrum auction.
On the foreign front, the Buhari-led government has established fruitful relationships and signed various MoUs with countries such as the United Nations, China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Germany.
Additionally, the administration has been instrumental in appointing several Nigerians to head various global organizations. Some of these notable Nigerians include Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization; Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank; Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank; and Mohammad Barkindo, Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, among others. These appointments have put Nigeria at the forefront of several significant international organizations, showcasing its global impact.
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