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Buhari' promises and the ones he fulfilled...






The report which was titled: 'Buharimetre Mid-Term Report on the Performance of The Incumbent Administration Against its 222 Campaign Promises', showed the promises fulfilled by the Buhari administration and the ones which are yet to come to pass.

Idayat Hassan, the CDD Director made a list of the promises President Buhari has failed to fulfill as follows:

1. The promise to end medical tourism


One of the promises of the Buhari administration was to end medical tourism. However, getting treated for ailments outside the country has become a routine of the president, who is presently being treated in London for an undisclosed ailment for over 71 days.

2. The promise to create three million jobs annually

About a year ago, the then newly launched jobs portal of the federal government "N-Power.gov.ng," recorded over 400,000 successful registrations.

While it has done a lot of work, it is well short of the three million jobs promise that was made earlier.

3. The promise to provide steady power supply between 12 and 18 months

In a report by Vanguard on June 29, 2017, Nigeria’s power supply dropped by 14 per cent as the nation’s national grid experienced another systems collapse.


The supply dropped from 3,333MW recorded the previous day to 2,881MW, showing a decrease of 452 MW. While there have been some good periods for power supply, on the whole, power supply in Nigeria is a far cry from being steady.

4. The promise to build one million houses a year

In March 2017, there was forceful eviction and demolition of the residents and their houses at the waterfront community in Lekki, Eti-Osa local government area, rendering many homeless.

Of the promise to build houses, nothing has been heard. Many activists and humanitarian groups have called for compensation for the many affected by the eviction.

5. The promise to increase the health sector budget

2017 has seen a lot of strikes in the Nigerian health sector. Ondo state doctors went on strike in March. Doctors in Kogi strike also embarked on an indefinite strike in May.

According to a ThisDay report, in the 2017 national budget of N7.298 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari for approval, only a meagre 4.17 per cent was allocated to the health sector.

However, there has been some passes for the Buhari administration according to the CDD. Here are some of them:

1. Public declaration of assets and liabilities, although the details are yet to be published.

2. Presentation of National Anti-Corruption Strategy. The fight against corruption has recorded some wins for the federal government.

3. A good working relationship with state governments in the conflict-ridden North East, neighbouring countries and the international community in the fight against Boko Haram.

4. Introduction of social insurance scheme.

5. Reaching an agreement with the Niger Delta militants.

6. Putting into motion the Ogoni land clean-up process.

7. Review of structure of joint venture companies and ensuring transparent tendering process, not managed by federal ministers.

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 as an independent, not-for-profit, research training, advocacy and capacity building organisation.

The purpose was to mobilise global opinion and resources for democratic development and provide an independent space to reflect critically on the challenges posed to the democratisation and development processes in Weist Africa..

According to the centre, the promises were sourced from the following:

1) APC Manifesto: An Honest Contract with Nigeria

2) My Covenant with Nigeria released by the Campaign Team of the APC Presidential Candidate, Muhammadu Buhari

3) Unrefuted media reports including national newspaper reports and electronic media reports (television and radio) on election promises made by the President during campaign tours across