Nigerians dissatisfied with Tinubu 60-day performance, but remain optimistic – Survey

Nigerians dissatisfied with Tinubu 60-day performance, but remain optimistic – Survey

About 62 per cent of Nigerians in a new survey do not feel satisfied with the first 60 days of the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu.

They are however optimistic that Nigeria will move forward under the administration.

The survey was conducted by CMC Connect LLP, Lagos-based public perception consulting and strategic communication firm, in partnership with Analysts Data Services and Resources (ADSR).

The firms said a total of 1,714 people across the country’s six geopolitical zones participated in the survey and shared their opinions and views concerning the first 60 days of Tinubu’s administration.

The report stated, “Thirty-eight per cent (of the people) do not see the country moving forward under the current administration, while 62 per cent do.

“By and large, respondents are less satisfied with the first 60 days of the current administration, but they are more optimistic about the country moving forward under the current administration.”

According to the survey, majority of respondents showed strong satisfaction with the suspension of Godwin Emefiele as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Abdulrasheed Bawa as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The report said respondents endorsed the use of both old and redesigned naira notes as legal tenders.

The proposed removal of electricity subsidy however received strong dissatisfaction from the people due to concerns about energy costs.

The report said the unification of exchange rates and the President’s target of six percent average growth rate in the next four years also received moderate gratification levels from respondents.

“There is substantial dissatisfaction with the arrangement of the ministerial list among respondents, emphasizing the relevance of diversified and representative cabinet selections,” the report read.

“The removal of petrol subsidy generates mixed views, with a significant portion becoming disheartened and harboring strong concerns, showing the sensitive nature of energy policy changes.

“Planned opening of more land borders, and the release of fertilizers and grains to farmers and households enjoy favorable reception.

“Respondents support the appointment of Service Chiefs and the dissolution of governing boards of government agencies.

“The suspension of the import tax change levy on certain vehicles, the introduced green tax on single-use plastics, and excise duty escalation on locally manufactured products receives favorable thumbs up.

“The establishment of the Nigerian education loan fund garners mixed satisfaction levels, underscoring the need for a balanced approach to education financing.”