An overview of Muhammadu Buhari's tenure as Nigeria's president

Muhammadu Buhari is the current President of Nigeria, having taken office on May 29, 2015.

His tenure has been marked by several significant achievements and challenges, as he has worked to tackle corruption, insecurity, and economic stagnation.

One of the key accomplishments of Buhari's presidency has been his anti-corruption campaign. Upon taking office, he established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other bodies to investigate and prosecute corrupt officials.

This has led to the recovery of billions of dollars in stolen funds and the prosecution of several high-profile politicians and businessmen.

While some have criticized the campaign as politically motivated, others have praised Buhari's efforts to root out corruption in a country where it has long been a major problem.

Another major focus of Buhari's presidency has been addressing insecurity in Nigeria. This has included a sustained military campaign against the Boko Haram terrorist group, which has been responsible for the deaths of thousands of Nigerians in recent years.

While the campaign has made progress, with Boko Haram losing much of its territory and capacity to launch large-scale attacks, the group remains a threat in some areas, and other security challenges have emerged, such as banditry and kidnappings.

On the economic front, Buhari has faced significant challenges during his presidency. Falling oil prices and a recession in 2016-17 led to a sharp decline in the value of the Nigerian currency, the naira, and high inflation.

While the economy has since recovered somewhat, it remains fragile, and many Nigerians continue to struggle with poverty and unemployment.

Buhari's presidency has also been marked by controversy and criticism. Some have accused him of being slow to act on issues such as herdsmen attacks on farming communities and of failing to provide leadership on issues such as Nigeria's power sector.

Others have criticized his administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has included a controversial ban on Twitter and a slow rollout of vaccines.

Overall, Muhammadu Buhari's presidency has been a mixed bag of achievements and challenges. While he has made progress in some areas, such as fighting corruption and Boko Haram, there is still much work to be done to address Nigeria's economic and security challenges and to ensure that all Nigerians benefit from the country's resources.

Buhari is set to leave office on May 29, 2023 for Nigeria's president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead the country from Aso Rock.

This feature was written by Barbara Esinam Bonney, a Journalist for MyNigeria. You can connect with her on her Instagram platform - @barbarabonney