Adult Nigerians differ in their opinions about President Muhammadu Buhari. Critics and members of the opposition, especially, have mostly negative words for the president. However, it seems that children have a different opinion, as reflected in the assessment of Praise Friday.
In the eyes of this ‘young man’, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is none of the things he is being accused of.
What is your name?
My name is Praise Friday
What would you like to become in life?
Aeronautic Engineer.
Why?
Because I want to have a lot of money to feed my family.
Does it mean your parents don’t have enough money?
They have enough money, but I will like to make money in order to support them at home, to sponsor their trips abroad, build houses for them and buy cars. I will also like to help the less privileged and also help government to make our roads better.
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Do you know police?
Yes.
What is the work of police?
They arrest people that violate the law and kidnappers.
How about soldiers?
Yes.
What do they do?
They fight Boko Haram, herdsmen and they go for suicide war. They also defend our country so that they will not kill us.
Can you join either of the forces?
No.
Why?
Because I don’t want to die.
What is your favourite food?
Noodles and rice.
Why?
I like their taste.
Can you cook?
I can cook stew and rice and I can prepare tea.
What is government?
A chief executive of a state.
What are your expectations of government?
Good roads; to stop herdsmen killing our people and to fight corruption.
If you were in government, what would you do?
I would like to make Nigeria a great place; ensure peace among people. In fact, I will ensure that people experience no stress; everything will be easy.
Who is governor of Lagos State?
Jide Sanwo-olu.
What is the work of governor?
Governor provides for the state like schools; they construct bridges and they maintain road and hospital.
Do you like politics?
I don’t like politics.
Who is Buhari?
He is the president of Nigeria.
Do you like him?
Yes, he is calm and very y accommodating.
Do you go to church?
Yes.
Where does God leave?
Heaven.
What does God do?
He provides for us and our family.
Have you seen God before?
Nobody has ever seen Him.
Do you know how to pray?
Yes.
What do you pray about?
I pray that God should provide for us and bless us.