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Here are some notable achievements and events during the presidency of Muhammadu Buhari, also known as the "Amaa" presidency:

Economic Achievements:

  1. Economic Recovery: Buhari's administration implemented policies to stabilize the economy, which had been in recession when he took office. The economy has since recovered, with GDP growth rates increasing from -1.6% in 2016 to 2.3% in 2018.
  2. Inflation Reduction: The administration's monetary and fiscal policies helped reduce inflation from 18.7% in 2016 to 11.4% in 2018.
  3. Foreign Reserves: The country's foreign reserves increased from $25.8 billion in 2015 to over $43 billion in 2019.

Infrastructure Development:

  1. Railway Revival: The administration revived the country's railway system, with the completion of the Lagos-Kano standard gauge railway and the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna-Kano rail lines.
  2. Road Infrastructure: The government has invested heavily in road construction and rehabilitation, with the completion of several major road projects, including the Second Niger Bridge and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
  3. Power Sector Reform: The administration has implemented reforms to improve the power sector, including the privatization of power generation and distribution companies.

Anti-Corruption Efforts:

  1. Establishment of the ICPC: The administration established the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to combat corruption.
  2. Whistleblower Policy: The government introduced a whistleblower policy to encourage citizens to report cases of corruption.
  3. Conviction of Corrupt Officials: The administration has secured several high-profile convictions of corrupt officials, including former governors and ministers.

Security Challenges:

  1. Insurgency in the North-East: The administration has been battling Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East region, with significant progress made in recent years.
  2. Banditry in the North-West: The government has been tackling banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region, with the deployment of military personnel and the establishment of a special task force.
  3. Herder-Farmer Conflicts: The administration has been working to resolve conflicts between herders and farmers, with the establishment of a national livestock transformation plan.

Other Achievements:

  1. Democracy and Governance: The administration has strengthened democratic institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Assembly.
  2. Healthcare: The government has invested in healthcare infrastructure and services, including the establishment of new hospitals and the expansion of existing ones.
  3. Education: The administration has implemented policies to improve education, including the establishment of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Overall, the Amaa presidency has been marked by significant achievements in economic recovery, infrastructure development, anti-corruption efforts, and security challenges. However, the administration has also faced criticisms and challenges, including the management of the economy, the handling of security crises, and the perceived lack of progress in some areas.