Nigerians’ expectations of Tinubu’s presidency
25 May 2023 |
1:05 pm
Nigeria’s President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to begin his first official term in office at the end of this month. Many Nigerians, especially his supporters, hope the incoming president will quickly consolidate power and fulfill his election promises.
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