President Elect of Nigeria, Mr. Mohammadu Buhari seems to be making
waves with Times magazine recognizing him in their 100 Most Influential
People list.Buhari made the list which also includes powerhouses such as Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama and Kim Jong Un.
His profile, carefully expounded upon by Aryn Baker writes:
His profile, carefully expounded upon by Aryn Baker writes:
Newly elected President of Nigeria, Gen Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) made history in March by becoming the first candidate to oust a sitting Nigerian President through the ballot box. Now he has to live up to voters’ expectations.
From battling the Boko Haram
insurgency to tackling endemic corruption, Buhari has many challenges
ahead. The greatest may be overcoming his past as a military ruler who
seized power in 1983. Already the born-again democrat is demonstrating
the inclusivity necessary to lead a nation riven by ethnic and religious
tensions. “We must begin to heal the wounds and work toward a better
future,” he said in his April 1 victory speech. “We do this first by
extending a hand of friendship and conciliation across the political
divide.” It’s a promising start for a President-to-be who wants to leave
a legacy to match the historic conditions of his election.
Joining Buhari on the list is former Minister of Education, Obiageli
Ezekwesili known for championing the fight for the return of the Chibok
girls, and never holding her peace.
Nigeria’s finest novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, also makes the
list and is applauded for her strides in the literary world.
Chimamamda’s works have over the past year found its way into the hearts
of many with icons such as Beyonce and Lupita Nyongo honoring her. She
also nabbed the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction.
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