Nigeria’s Tinubu to be sworn in as president amid hopes and scepticism

By CHINEDU ASADU
ABUJA, Nigeria

Associated Press (AP) — The new president of Nigeria takes the reins of power on Monday. Bola Tinubu will be sworn in as president of Africa’s most populous nation, taking over from Muhammadu Buhari, following elections in February. Tinubu takes office at a time when many Nigerians are struggling with economic hardship, as well as a lack of security. Unemployment has reached record levels, while inflation is at an 18-year high of more than 22%. His election is still being contested in court by opposition parties and among many young Nigerians, but Tinubu has pledged to reunite the country. Nigeria is Africa’s top oil producer but has suffered from poor poor governance and endemic corruption.