For the first time since he assumed office as
Nigeria’s leader, President Muhammadu Buhari
will today, Wednesday, December 30, 2015, hold a
presidential chat with the media.
During this ‘informal meeting’ with the media, the
president is expected to touch on certain pressing
issues in the country as Nigerians look forward to
a brighter 2016.
This exercise is not uncommon to Nigerians as
former president, Goodluck Jonathan also
entertained questions from Nigerian editors as
well as journalists during one of such meetings.
This evening, from 7.00pm, President Buhari shall
be attending to Nigerians and answer all their
questions as they come.
Naij.com has compiled about eight questions
which the president may be required to answer
during the exercise.
1. The Boko Haram deadline
As soon you were elected as Nigeria’s president,
you ordered that the Military headquarters be
relocated to Maiduguri and that they must remain
there to defeat the insurgents.
Your excellency, Sir, you also assured Nigerians
that the terrorists would be destroyed before the
end of the year which coincidentally is in a few
hours from now.
Your minister has also informed Nigerians that
the Ismalist fighters have been ‘technically’
defeated even as there were renewed bombings
by the terrorists recently. Can we succinctly say
that Boko Haram has been defeated?
2. Shi’ites’ renewed agitations in the north
Until a few months ago, Nigerians never
envisaged a resurgence of agitations by the
Islamic Movement of Nigeria but in the last few
weeks, northerners have had a fair share of
attacks by the movement.
The military were also involved in the altercations
which led to loss of lives in Zaria.
Sir, what do you think may be going wrong with
this group to have warranted the renewed unrest
in the north, which is worsening the crisis-ridden
north?
What efforts are you making to ensure this crisis
is nipped in the bud before it escalates and
become uncontrollable?
3. Nnamdi Kanu’s trials and IPOB
Gradually, the agitation by the pro-Biafrans have
gathered steam and the further detention of
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People
Of Biafra (IPOB) has further heightened tension in
the country.
With the current state, do you see a realisation of
Biafra republic as it were, or are the threats by
the agitators not to be taken seriously?
Will Kanu be allowed to continue with his Radio
Biafra if he is eventually released?
4. Being a grandfather
On a lighter mood, how has being a grandfather
changed you, Sir? How often do you get to see
your grandchildren? Are there particular roles you
play as a grandfather?
5. Nigeria’s chances at the Rio 2016 Olympics
Having disappointed in recent years, Nigeria will
be sending another set of athletes to the Rio
2016 Olympic Games. Do you think we might do
better than we did last time out?
Can we just pick a gold medal this time around?
How many medals do you expect from the
athletes in general?
6. N5,000 monthly pay for the unemployed
There have been many comments about the
N5,000 promised the unemployed Nigerians during
the pre-election campaign.
Since your administration took over, there have
been series of arguments over whether the
amount will be paid or not, will the unemployed
Nigerians ever get this monthly pay? And when
will the payment commence?
7. The Naira in 2016
The Nigerian currency has been fluctuating in the
last few months since your administration came
into power.
In fact, Nigerians have groaned a lot over the
hardship which the high exchange rate of the
dollar has brought their ways.
Only today, it was learnt that the naira eventually
firmed up against the dollar, and while many
Nigerians think it was not an improvement,
several others believe it was fair enough.
What should Nigerians be expecting about the
dollar in the coming year? Will we see the naira
strengthen against the dollar as you promised in
one of your campaigns?
8. Fuel Scarcity, power generation
The issue of fuel scarcity has bitten deeply into
the annals of Nigerians in the past few months.
Such is the fuel crisis that some people have
bought fuel for as high as N300 per litre with
assurances not given yet on when this would be
stalled.
What should Nigerians be expecting in 2016? Are
we guaranteed of the N86/litre assurance by the
NNPC for the new year?
There was also the the issue of generator ban in
the country? If the ban takes effect, are Nigerians
assured of regular power supply?
Are there other questions you think the president
should be asked? You could add as well


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