A recent national survey, #NigeriaSpeaks, conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API), paints a stark picture of President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office. The survey reveals a deep-seated dissatisfaction among Nigerians with his leadership.
The study underscores the prevalent concerns among Nigerians about escalating hunger, poverty, and governance issues. These concerns have cast a shadow over President Tinubu’s tenure, leading to a significant decline in his approval ratings.
The survey’s findings are indeed grim. A staggering 78% of the respondents rated President Tinubu’s performance as “poor,” with an additional 40% describing it as “very poor.” A mere 22% of respondents believed his performance was “good,” indicating a clear dissatisfaction with his leadership.
Senate and House of Representatives Leadership
Similarly, the performance of Nigeria’s legislative leaders is under scrutiny. Senate President Godswill Akpabio received mixed reviews, with 48% rating his performance as “poor” and 33% as “fair.” On the other hand, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas fared slightly better, with 36% rating his performance as “poor” and 34% as “fair.”
Judiciary Leadership
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, also faced critical reviews, with 44% of respondents rating his performance as “poor” and 25% as “very poor.” However, 20% of the citizens rated his performance as “fair,” indicating a divided opinion on the judiciary’s leadership.
Personal Challenges Faced by Nigerians
The survey further delved into the personal challenges faced by Nigerians. Hunger was identified as the most significant challenge, affecting 36% of respondents. This was followed by an inability to meet basic needs (28%), unemployment (13%), heightened insecurity (9%), and electricity issues (5%).
Top-Performing Ministers
Despite the overall dissatisfaction with the administration, some ministers were recognized for their performance. The top five performing ministers include:
Hon. Tahir Mamman (Minister of Education) – 27%
Hon. Nyesom Wike (Minister of FCT) – 25%
Hon. David N. Umahi (Minister of Works and Housing) – 21%
Hon. Olawunibusun O. (Minister of Environment and Natural Resources) – 14%
Hon. Ali Pate (Minister of Health and Social Services) – 12%
Least-Performing Ministers
Conversely, the least-performing ministers, according to the survey, are:
Hon. Adebayo Adelabu (Minister of Power) – 44%
Hon. David U. Umahi (Minister of Transport) – 30%
Hon. Wale Adebayo (Minister of Labour and Employment) – 27%
Hon. Hendricken I. (Minister of Finance) – 22%
Hon. Abubakar Kyari (Minister of Agriculture) – 20%
Demographics of Respondents
The survey captured responses from 3,996 individuals, with a gender distribution of 51% male and 49% female. The age groups represented were 33% aged 18-34 years, 65% aged 35-60 years, and 2% aged 60 and above.
