Showing posts with label Nigeria's economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nigeria's economy. Show all posts

Friday, 30 October 2015

The Idol Called Oil




Diversification of Nigeria's economy to lead to rapid growth - Change Squad
‘'I want to be a Petroleum Engineer'’, Wale answered the counselor when asked what career he wanted to pursue. He had heard stories of ‘oil-money’, the extravagant income people pursuing careers that are actively involved in the petroleum sector earn and all of that.  He was determined to get his own share of the ‘oil money’ before the oil wells dry up.

Crude oil has become a god to the giant of Africa – Nigeria. I wonder how a giant would be solely depending on one source for survival.  Records show that exportation of Agriculture produce (majorly cash crops) contributed immensely to the country’s economy

Saturday, 26 September 2015

Servants or Gluttons?



The factual meaning of minister is servant. A servant is one who is at the mercies of his master. A servant does not have a will of his own, he is forever faithful to him who dishes out instructions and controls his actions – his master.

Democracy, as many youngsters  have learnt is '‘government of the people by the people and for the people’'

How do we justify a situation when ministers or leaders in the actual context - servants are practical gluttons; effectively ‘cornering’ the benefits meant for the entire nation

Saturday, 18 July 2015

The New Republic



As John Walter, father of four, took his family on a tour to Africa, his children insisted that they must visit  New Republic.

They arrived  New Republic at exactly 2AM; they comfortably drove through the streets in search of a hotel.

They enjoyed every bit of their stay In  New Republic not being afraid of being kidnapped or being robbed. They were highly comfortable even as they