With Boko haram threatening the unity of the country, and now Ebola virus causing panic you would think that the country is on the road to disaster……But wait a minute, great things have been happening of late here in Nigeria………
The National Conference which began some months ago has finally completed it assignment, despite all the skepticism that it will break up the country…
From Anambra to Ondo, Edo, and Ekiti to Osun free and fair elections have been conducted, with no loss of life…..and what is more surprising, with losers congratulating the winners and the winners being magnanimous in victory. And there is more with the introduction of stomach infrastructure into Nigeria politics by Fayose, the electorates are now the new brides at least during the campaign period, with such gift as Aregbesola s odorless fufu, Omisore’s corn etc.

In Lagos LASU students have been able through peaceful protest to get the visitor to the university Gov.Fashola to revert back to the old fee structures removing over 600% fee increment burden from themselves…..

These are the real dividends of democracy not just the infrastructure politicians love to show off..

Also recently Nigeria overtook South Africa as the largest economy on the continent……….

The 24th world Economic Forum took place in Nigeria with world leaders attending despite the security challenges.

Since the introduction of the new Automotive policy, Over 21 companies are setting up assembling plants, building brands such as,Chrysler,Fiat,MercedeBenz,Isuzu,Hyundai,Skoda,Porsche,Kia,Renault,Nissan etc(please see Guardian Newspaper of Thursday August 14th 2014.p19)

Earlier in the year the national team won the nations cup, their first major trophy in 19 years and with an indigenous coach after so many fail attempt, also qualifying and playing at the world cup.

These are some of the good news that has recently come out of Nigeria that easily comes to my mind….you may add yours.

Yes, it not yet uhuru, but Its not all doom and gloom