His Excellency
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President of Nigeria
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the 16th President of Nigeria, inaugurated on May 29, 2023. A former Governor of Lagos State (1999-2007), he is widely regarded as one of the most influential political figures in Nigerian politics. His presidency has been marked by the removal of fuel subsidy, floating of the N...
Promises Tracker
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Increase minimum wage
After prolonged negotiations with labour unions, the new minimum wage was increased from N30,000 to N70,000 in July 2024. However, many states have not implemented it.
80%
Provide palliatives for subsidy removal
Promised cash transfers, CNG buses, and food support. N8,000 cash transfer reached some households but coverage was minimal. CNG conversion programme launched but adoption is slow.
30%
Implement Renewed Hope Infrastructure Plan
Comprehensive plan covering roads, railways, bridges and power. Some projects like the Lagos-Calabar highway commenced but most remain at planning stage.
25%
Achieve food security and reduce food inflation
Promised agricultural reforms to ensure food security. Food inflation has instead exceeded 35% with prices of rice, beans, and garri more than doubling.
8%
Remove fuel subsidy
President Tinubu declared "subsidy is gone" on inauguration day May 29, 2023. Fuel prices rose from N185 to over N600, eventually exceeding N1,000 per litre by late 2024.
100%
Unify the Naira exchange rate
Promise to merge official and parallel market rates. CBN floated the Naira in June 2023 but the currency crashed from N460 to over N1,800 per dollar rather than stabilizing.
50%
End banditry and improve national security
Promise to tackle insecurity nationwide. While some military operations intensified, kidnapping and banditry continue in the North West and terrorism persists in the North East.
30%
Create 1 million jobs in the first year
Promised over one million new jobs through industrialization and SME support. Unemployment has instead risen as businesses closed due to harsh economic conditions.
10%
Implement comprehensive tax reform
Tax reform bills submitted to National Assembly to restructure Nigeria tax system. Bills are controversial with Northern governors opposing VAT redistribution formula.
45%
Implement student loan programme
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) was launched and has begun disbursing loans to students in federal universities. One of the few fulfilled promises.
75%
Restructure NNPC for profitability
Promise to make NNPC profitable and transparent. NNPC Ltd was restructured but transparency remains questionable and the Dangote Refinery crude supply disputes highlight ongoing issues.
40%
Fight corruption and strengthen EFCC
Promised zero tolerance for corruption. Selective prosecution allegations persist and his own financial background questions remain unresolved.
12%
Reform education and resolve ASUU strikes
Promised to reform the education sector and end recurring ASUU strikes. The student loan scheme was launched but fundamental ASUU demands remain largely unaddressed.
35%
Reduce cost of governance by 50%
Campaign promise to cut government overhead. Instead, the government increased the number of ministers to 48, maintained luxury spending, and expanded the presidential fleet.
5%
Build a functional healthcare system
Promised improved healthcare infrastructure and access. Hospital funding remains inadequate and medical brain drain has accelerated under his tenure.
15%