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Nigeria's new leader Bola Tinubu vows reforms as sworn in as president amid challenges

  • Bola Tinubu became Nigeria's president after a disputed election and critics who see him as part of the political old guard
  • Tinubu inheriting grave economic troubles andsecurity crises in Africa's most populous nation and vowed major reforms.
  • Tinubu promised to achieve 6 percent annual growthand create jobs by tackling investment barriers, fuel subsidy costs and security challenges.
  • Tinubu faces calls to prove his government will be transparent and deliver on promises of improved security and prosperity.
  • Analysts say Tinubu must act decisively to address violence, poverty, oil theft and public frustration or risk losing support.
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