Nigeria, like some other developing economies, must rise to meet the growing needs of an exploding human population. At the moment, Nigeria’s population stands at over 200 million. And while China and India which have the highest population of over one billion have been able to harness the human potential to drive the economic growth of their countries, Nigeria, unfortunately has not been able to do so.
In the last decade, we have been bedeviled with an elite political class that is untouched by the escalating trauma that the public is currently faced with. The level of insecurity in the country has worsened and there appears to be no silver lining in our horizon. This is saddening and requires urgent redress. We are afflicted on many fronts and the wherewithal needed to confront this reality is missing.
Our education sector is afflicted by so many inanities. Our health sector worsens each day and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a proof to this. Sadly, Nigeria is one of the highest in medical tourism.
Many states are not viable and the masses are suffering greatly. The state governors must do the needful by reducing their large and unrealistic cabinet that only milks the resources of the state.
The environment must be economically conducive for young businesses to thrive. Our young ones must be inspired to be patriotic enough to trust in the future of Nigeria. Africa depends on the well being of Nigeria, so do many other nations of the world. Nigeria must rise to its potential and this must be done in earnest.
Our legislature must rise to do the needful by providing enabling laws to build our democracy and enhance the creation of a virile economy. All hands must be on deck to ensure this reality. It is not enough to make laws; the laws must reflect our realities and engender unity.
Funmilayo Ayobami,
Ibadan.
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