We join the nation today as she celebrates her 54 years of independence and her 100 years anniversary (April 2014). Nigeria in retrospect shows that the country has not seen so much of good days in terms of human capital development. This unfortunate state of affairs is as paradoxical as it is embarrassing to Nigerians especially in view of all known indicators that Nigeria should become great only few years after her independence in 1960.
Nigeria, like most parts of Africa was colonized by a foreign imperial power. In 1914, the British Governor, Lord Lugard, instituted the present day Nigeria with the formal amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates. For forty six years of direct colonial rule, the economy of Nigeria was structured. This structure invariably was meant for the development of the country. Beyond that, it was primarily designed to serve the interest of the imperial power.
We are left with much to be desired. The colonial era left the country with an education system, which robs Nigerians of esteem and self-reliance; a political structure that occasions political instability and poor governance. These contribute to the present economic state of the country. However, it would be unfair to attribute the education, political and economic failures of Nigeria completely to the colonial era.
At the end of the colonial rule in 1960, Nigerians were optimistic that the political freedom would herald a new generation of right-thinking leaders, and economic policies that would rapidly translate Nigeria from exploitation and underdevelopment, to peace and prosperity. To the uttermost bewilderment and disappointment of all, that hope was dashed. Since independence, the political system of Nigeria has seen such instability that has continuously threatened the economy. The education system keeps plunging deep into obscurity; corruption keeps eating up the fabrics of the socio-economic system of the nation. Today, terrorism is raging. One is tempted to ask, "is there still hope for Nigeria?"
No hope is lost. Most countries of the world faced such moments as Nigeria today. They evolved and overpowered their challenges. I see a nation rising out of obscurity; a people taking hold of their economy, an education system with real values. I see a time when Nigerian leaders relinquish selfish interests for the building of a nation. It's a wake-up call today. We pray for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria. We are optimistic that Nigeria shall rise again. Times shall not be long, and we see Nigeria take her true place. Happy independence Nigeria
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| HAPPY INDEPENDENCE |
(Excerpts from Nigerian Vanguard)
This
unfortunate state of affairs is as paradoxical as it is embarrassing to
Nigerians especially in view of all known indicators that Nigeria would
become a great African country within a very short time after
independence in 1960. - See more at:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/05/nigeria-1914-to-date-the-chequered-journey-so-far/#sthash.ukSsfg0a.dpuf
This
unfortunate state of affairs is as paradoxical as it is embarrassing to
Nigerians especially in view of all known indicators that Nigeria would
become a great African country within a very short time after
independence in 1960. - See more at:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/05/nigeria-1914-to-date-the-chequered-journey-so-far/#sthash.ukSsfg0a.dpuf
This
unfortunate state of affairs is as paradoxical as it is embarrassing to
Nigerians especially in view of all known indicators that Nigeria would
become a great African country within a very short time after
independence in 1960. - See more at:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/05/nigeria-1914-to-date-the-chequered-journey-so-far/#sthash.ukSsfg0a.dpuf
This
unfortunate state of affairs is as paradoxical as it is embarrassing to
Nigerians especially in view of all known indicators that Nigeria would
become a great African country within a very short time after
independence in 1960. - See more at:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/05/nigeria-1914-to-date-the-chequered-journey-so-far/#sthash.ukSsfg0a.dpuf
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