Nigeria's is one of want in unity and shortage in communal spirit.

Together we stand, divided we fall — and we are falling.

From a more practical point of view, there is also the problem of a lack in political options.

There are about sixty political parties in Nigeria, of which a few will field and win major elections.

We ought to have hundreds if not thousands of political parties to choose from. This is one easily identifiable problem.

I would urge readers to look into these things for themselves and not necessarily take my word for it.

The way to change this is to reform and modernize.

I know we are still hurting from colonialism and slavery, but until we overcome our fears and trepidation, we will remain stuck.

By this I mean that from History and personal experience, there is only one road to a peaceful, just and prosperous society and this has already been passed by developed prosperous countries of today.

However, there is a reluctance to pass this same road for the betterment of our people because it was previously passed by our slavers and colonizers — but we don't have a choice.

Even Obama, in his book, says don't resist, because it is a fight you cannot win.

You either adapt or die — and we are dying.

On a more positive note, however, enjoy the lawlessness while it lasts, because rule of law is coming to Nigeria whether we like it or not.

It's foundation needs to be restructured before it can change, the foundation is rickety n needs overhaul.

Even if u bring Obama, Mandela and Co to rule this country with this system, I doubt the possibility of their performance. But once the structure is good, it'll be easier to build on it.

Nigeria is the colonial mistake of 1914, it is time for us to admit this British invented union and go our different ways