A recent survey has claimed that 62% of Nigerians are optimistic about Nigeria moving forward under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The survey was conducted by CMC Connect LLP, Lagos-based public perception consulting and strategic communication firm, in partnership with Analysts Data Services and Resources (ADSR).
The firms said a total of 1,714 participants across the country’s six geopolitical zones took part in the survey and shared their opinions and views concerning the first 60 days of Tinubu’s administration.
“38% do not see the country moving forward under the current administration, while 62% do,” the report reads.
“By and large, respondents are less satisfied with the first 60 days of the current administration, but they are more optimistic about the country moving forward under the current administration.”
According to the survey, a substantial majority of respondents show strong satisfaction with the suspension of Godwin Emefiele as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Abdulrasheed Bawa as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The report said respondents endorsed the allowance of both old and redesigned naira notes as legal tenders, while the proposed removal of electricity subsidy got significant dissatisfaction due to concerns about energy costs.
The report said the unification of exchange rates and the president’s target of 6 percent average growth rate in the next four years also received moderate gratification levels from respondents.
“There is substantial dissatisfaction with the arrangement of the ministerial list among respondents, emphasizing the relevance of diversified and representative cabinet selections,” the report reads.
“The removal of petrol subsidy generates mixed views, with a significant portion becoming disheartened and harboring strong concerns, showing the sensitive nature of energy policy changes.
“Planned opening of more land borders, and the release of fertilizers and grains to farmers and households enjoy favorable reception.
“Respondents support the appointment of Service Chiefs and the dissolution of governing boards of government agencies.
“The suspension of the import tax change levy on certain vehicles, the introduced green tax on single-use plastics, and excise duty escalation on locally manufactured products, receives favorable thumbs up.
“The establishment of the Nigerian education loan fund garners mixed satisfaction levels, underscoring the need for a balanced approach to education financing.”
The firms said the findings of the survey showed that 33 percent of the respondents did not vote in the last election, while 67 percent voted.
“51% of the respondents voted APC during the last election, 5% voted PDP, 32% voted LP, 2% voted NNPP, while 10% voted other parties,” the report adds.
The report has since generated reactions from a cross-section of Nigerians on social media:
Soon as they announced that KPMG man as an adviser, I knew the propaganda will elite.
It is too early to judge the illegal govt on performance, but it is absolutely alright to conduct surveys that gives you "62% of Nigerians who thinks the country is moving forward.
The joke…
— Saidu Imran ???????????????????????? (@Saidu_im) August 14, 2023
It's unfortunate that APC E-rats are still playing politics with the hardship ravaging homes across Nigeria.
How can a sensible and feeling Nigerian tweet that 62% of Nigerians believe the nation is progressing?
If the poverty, insecurity, despair and confusion being witnessed— Waju 'Dike' Akin-Emmanuels (@meetthedynamo) August 14, 2023
This news that says ‘62% of Nigerians see country moving forward under Tinubu despite economic hardship’ must be the drunkest news of the century.
— Dan_Borno (@DanBornoReal) August 14, 2023
"62% of Nigerians see the country moving forward under Tinubu despite economic hardship"
When I saw the tweet I was laughing, plz who are 62% of Nigerians?
When some people wake to fuel price of N700 naira pic.twitter.com/q5rCZBDCcD
— Mayowa Olagunju ❁ (@iam_doctormayor) August 14, 2023
62% of Nigerians believe that Tinubu's administration will be better?
The same Nigerians that have resorted to trekking due to the inflated transport fares?
Same Nigerians that can't afford to use their cars because of the ever increasing cost of PMS?
Same Nigerians that…
— Sir David Onyemaizu???? (@SirDavidBent) August 14, 2023
The 62% of Nigerians survey by Tinubu government is a reverse psychology statement aimed at preventing protest and revolution which is strongly breeding among the citizens. Let fuel enter 720 first.#Makokogirls #bet9ja50 pastor tunde bakare burna omah Genevieve Lagos igbos pic.twitter.com/WyjmGAGia4
— Dr. Nnanyelugo (@Nnanyelugo13) August 14, 2023
"SURVEY: 62% of Nigerians in a new survey believe Nigeria moving forward under the administration of President Bola Tinubu."
But the administration is just 3months ????????
If we've different survey, I hope una no go insult me.— Tahir Abubakar M. ???????????? (@mni_JJ) August 14, 2023
