How Will Buhari's Cabinet Fix Nigeria's Problems?

Author:: Al Jazeera English
Publisher:: Al Jazeera English
Publication Date:: 12 November 2015
Tags:: Nigeria, Arts, Culture and Entertainment

President Muhammadu Buhari swore-in his cabinet of 36 ministers on Wednesday, bringing hope that the government can start tackling the many problems facing Nigeria - including a weak economy, widespread corruption, and security concerns brought on by Boko Haram.Buhari has said he will take on the oil minister role himself.And the situation has many wondering: If it took almost half-a-year to get this far; will Buhari and his new cabinet be able to resolve Nigeria's economic, defence and energy problems before they get worse?

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