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Nigeria: President Tinubu begins demolition of Buhari’s economic legacy

By Eniola Akinkuotu

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Posted on June 19, 2023 15:09

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu stands next to his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari during his swearing-in ceremony in Abuja
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu stands next to his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari during his swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria May 29, 2023. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

From petrol subsidy removal to the unification of multiple exchange rates, President Bola Tinubu has started dismantling former President Muhammadu Buhari’s economic legacy. 

On the eve of his exit from office, President Buhari conferred one of the country’s highest honours on controversial Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, in recognition of his achievements in office. Buhari expected his successor, Tinubu, to officially decorate Emefiele and other recipients of the award. 

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