The presidency has released a list detailing all the
achievements of President Buhari in the last one year. President Buhari marks
one year in office on May 29th. The list as published by the News Agency of Nigeria
contains the following:
SECURITY:
The relocation of the Nigerian Military Command Centre to
Maiduguri, since May 2015, contributed to the success in the fight against
insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country.
As at February 2016, the total number of persons rescued by
the Nigerian troops during the ongoing operations in the North East came to
11,595
Since December 2015, the well-motivated and rejuvenated
Nigerian Military have regained all Nigerian territories previously under Boko
Haram control.
Prioritized regional cooperation in the fight against Boko
Haram insurgency and violent extremism, through the operations of the 8,500
strong Multi-National Joint Task Force in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad,
currently headed by a Nigeria military general.
Nigeria has provided $21million USD to the Task Force since
June 2015 and is committed to an additional $79 million USD, bringing the total
of Nigeria’s commitment to the Task Force to 100 million USD.
Cohesive international support in the fight against
terrorism and assistance to victims and communities affected by terrorism,
following President Buhari’s meeting with G7 leaders and other world powers.
In May 2016, Nigeria hosted a Regional Security Summit to
boost military operations against Boko Haram and forge a global support for the
rehabilitation of the IDPs and rebuilding of the North East.
In June 2015, the United States announced a 5-million-dollar
support for the fight against the terrorists in the sub-region.
In April 2016, during the visit to Ms Samantha Power, the
U.S Ambassador to the UN to Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad, the U.S Government
further announced an additional $40 million USD for humanitarian assistance in
the sub-region
Recruitment of additional 10,000 persons into the Nigeria
Police Force is ongoing. The recruitment will address the manpower gap which
currently exists in the Nigeria Police
Overhaul of the dysfunctional topmost hierarchy of the
Nigerian military which resulted in optimal result and degradation of the Boko
Haram elements.
Was able to bring back our hitherto military allies; which
saw the United States and UK governments commit their resources to the fight
against the insurgents after previously backing out of negotiations with the
previous administration. The Israeli government has also indicated interest in
the fight against insurgency.
Introduction of the motor cycle battalion (This is so that
the Nigerian Army can travel to remote areas that were not accessible to cars/trucks)
Realigned our partnership with regional allies by embarking
on foreign visits which resulted in bilateral and multilateral agreements to
tackle insecurity back home.
No more roadblocks and curfews, which normally impeded free
flow of movement.
Continuous monitoring of activities in the region of war
through the use of satellite images and geographical information system is
helping in fighting insurgency and strategizing against the enemy.
The trips to our neighbouring countries showed the resolve of
the President to push Boko Haram elements out of existence by going for the
jugular of the group, cutting their arms, food supply routes. Support has thus
been mobilized through the Multinational Joint Task Force.
Another major stride is the Trans National Organized Crime
(TNOC) where the president got partnership with regional allies in the fight
against the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons.
As part of the reconfigured military partnership, the United
States donated 24 mine-resistant armoured vehicles (MRAP) which had protected
the Nigerian troops from the menace of Improvised Explosive Devices. Today we
have less causalities.
Reached out to the G7 countries and achieved the following:
intelligence sharing; technical military training; arms deals/donations
Overhauling of NIMASA. A reversed policy of the past
administration where national infrastructural assets were given to militia
leaders to protect as against established bodies like the Nigerian Navy was
stopped.
The President Buhari government has drafted the army to
partner with other security agencies in ensuring the security of our national
infrastructure and this is already yielding the desired results.
A major ring of pipeline vandals in Lagos state were
captured recently in a joint operation by security forces led by the army.
The government has renewed its fight against oil bunkering
The Nigerian Navy has recorded tremendous success lately in
apprehending vessels used by oil thieves. This operation has improved security
on our water ways and it has also helped improve the revenue of government.
Deployment of sophisticated weapons to ensure vandalism is
contained by setting up a pipeline security force in stamping out the menace.
Effective Management of the Separatist Biafran Movement
Improving the technical capacity of Nigerian Police Force.
We now have a forensic lab and GSM tracking device. We now have a more IT
integrated Police force.
Restructuring of Nigerian Immigration to stop cross border
crimes.
NSCDC has become more proactive in the prevention of
pipeline vandalization, with arrest of several pipeline vandals.
Joint operations involving various security outfits in
curbing the menace of the herdsmen in the country has been set up.
The use of surveys and updated mappings across the country
as strategies for preventing threats among ethnic groups in Nigeria.
CORRUPTION
Right from the moment he won the Presidential Election in
2015, the impression of the President as a ‘‘no nonsense and incorruptible
leader’’ sent a signal to looters of public funds, with many of them returning
funds that had been stolen under the previous administration.
To create a frame work for prosecuting the war against
corruption and institutionalize probity, President Buhari set up an Advisory
Committee on War Against Corruption.
The anti-corruption battle is gaining ground with several
high profile cases already in the courts. The administration is being guided by
the rule of law in the prosecution of corruption cases.
President Buhari enlisted the support of multilateral
institutions like the World Bank and IMF, security agencies, Western countries
and other friendly nations to locate and repatriate stolen assets.
At a London summit on anti-corruption, President Buhari
announced that Nigeria will begin the full implementation of the principles of
the OPEN contracting data standards.
In the first quarter of 2016, President Buhari embarked on
trips to the Middle East to sensitize the governments on the need to repatriate
stolen assets and hand over the looters for trial in Nigeria. In January,
Nigeria and UAE signed Judicial Agreements on Extradition, Transfer of
Sentenced Persons, Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal Matters.
In March 2016, the Federal Government and the Swiss
Government signed a Letter of Intent On the Restitution of Illegally-Acquired
Assets forfeited in Switzerland. Under the agreement, Switzerland will
repatriate $ 321 million USD illicitly acquired by the Gen. Sani Abacha family.
In March 2016, the Presidential Committee set up to probe
contracts awarded by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) from
2011 to 2015 announced the recovery of over N7 billion from indicted companies
and individuals.
ECONOMY
Implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) has
provided greater visibility of government revenues and cash flows. Between June
2015 and April 2016, the Federal Government TSA collection clocked N3trillion.
To further instill fiscal discipline, President Buhari
directed the closure of all multiple accounts in Ministries, Departments and
Agencies of government, thereby plugging loopholes for leakages with new
technology.
The opaque accounting structure of the NNPC has been
reconstructed to be more transparent with the closure of more than 40 accounts.
As a corporate entity, NNPC is now accountable and more transparent in
operations, publishing its monthly financial reports.
The President also resolved the lingering shadowy oil swap
deals that had cost the country billions of dollars and left it at the mercy of
a few rich Nigerians.
To alleviate the suffering of Nigerians in September 2015,
President Buhari directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to disburse N689.5
billion as bailout to 27 states of the federation to pay salaries.
To stimulate the economy and reduce poverty, in April, 2016,
President Buhari approved deferment in the payment of the bailout as states
were still reeling under the burden of the fall in commodity prices.
Records of more than 34,000 ghost workers draining the
nation’s resources were expunged from the Federal Civil Service, saving N2.29
billion monthly.
In 2015, President Buhari ruled out the appointment of a
government delegation for pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. By this decision, the
government saved about one million U.S dollars and N30m of local expenses
Enforcement of the Bank Verification Number: Also the BVN
has ensured that the menace of “ghost workers” are being identified and dealt
with, while looters with multiple accounts can no longer hide their loot
undetected.
Social Protection: Groundwork for social
intervention/palliatives for the poor is being put in place as data is being
collated by the economic planning office of the VP in conjunction with the
World Bank.
Reorganization/restructuring of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into a focused, accountable and transparent
institution with autonomous Units (Upstream; Downstream, Gas & Power;
Refineries; Ventures and lean Group Headquarters)
Reduction of operational deficits in NNPC by over 50% as at
March 2016 as a result of Increased Transparency and Commercial focus
Conduct of NNPC outstanding Annual Audits from 2011 to 2014,
and the publication of Monthly Financial and Operations Reports to ensure transparency
Introduction of third party financing in order to eliminate
direct funding of cash calls by the Federal Government
Renegotiation of existing service contracts under Joint
Venture and Production sharing contracts (PSC) Operations by about 30% leading
to operational efficiency improvements and cost reductions
Elimination of the Offshore Processing Agreement (OPA)
through the introduction of the Direct Sales and Direct Purchase (DSDP) scheme
with reputable off-shore refineries thereby yielding annual savings of US$1
billion
Resuscitation of Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna Refineries
presently producing about 7 million litres of products per/day
Repair of products pipe lines and the resuscitation of
supply of products from Atlas Cove-Mosimi- Ibadan- Ilorin after a six year lull
Repairs of Escravos/ Warri and Bonny/Port Harcourt crude oil
pipe lines
Introduction of a Price Modulation framework for downstream
petroleum product pricing to encourage responsiveness to market dynamics
Guided deregulation of the downstream sector to allow market
forces determine product price and eliminate subsidy payments
Introduction of the initiative on refinery co-location to
increase domestic refining capacity and minimize the drain on scarce foreign
exchange for product importation
Commenced policy reforms for gas monetization, flare out and
infrastructure development, to fast track power supply and economic
diversification.
POWER
Under President Buhari, the Federal Government agreed to a
50 million Euro (about N11.15 billion) loan agreement with French government
for capacity-building and upgrade of power training facilities in Nigeria.
Nigeria signed a $237 million agreement with World Bank to
improve power.
Chinese solar power manufacturers agreed with the Federal
Government to set up solar panel manufacturing business in Nigeria.
President Buhari has signed an agreement with the Chinese
government to improve Nigeria’s power infrastructure
ENVIRONMENT
Presidential approval for the Implementation of United
Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) report 2010 for the clean-up of
Ogoniland with regards to oil pollution and inclusion of stakeholders in the
process of implementation.
Continuation of the implementation of the Great Green Wall
project to fight and contain desertification in Northern Nigeria initiated by
past administration.
JUDICIARY
Since assumption of office, President Buhari has maintained
a clear stance on the rule of law and respect for separation of
powers.
The President has focused on the strengthening of institutions
with key appointment of professionals.
Appointment of 30 new Federal High Court Justices
NATIONAL IMAGE
On assumption of office, the President undertook some
foreign trips both within and outside Africa to re-establish Nigeria’s position
in the global arena and solicit support for Nigeria and Africa.
President Buhari has continually pushed the agenda for
enhancing Nigeria’s global image by always demonstrating Nigeria’s credentials
in the 2015 general elections, which saw the country scoring high on peaceful
transition.
President Buhari strongly supported the emergence of a
Nigerian, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, as President of the Africa Development Bank.
Source: (NAN)
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