At 63, Nigeria Is A Failed Country With Corruptly Mismanaged Economy, Has Nothing To Celebrate, Says Activist Nwanguma

He explained that Nigeria is richly endowed but corruptly mismanaged.

The Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Okechukwu Nwanguma has described Nigeria at 63 as a failed country.

Nwanguma, who stated this in an article titled: "State Of Nigeria At 63", regretted that after 63 years of Nigeria's independence and 24 years after the country returned to elective government following nearly two decades of military interruption of democratic experiment, Nigerians have nothing to celebrate as a country.

"For me, there is really nothing that one wants to be happy about in Nigeria, except, perhaps for those who are still precariously alive, having survived the debilitating times," he said, adding "All we have is a failed country."

He explained that Nigeria is richly endowed but corruptly mismanaged.

According to him, the situation has caused the collapse of the economy "with a constantly devaluing and almost worthless currency in relation to the US dollar; unchecked corruption, unabated insecurity that continues to reduce the worth of human dignity and life and constantly destroying life, property and livelihoods; mass impoverishment and misery; official ineptitude in addressing insecurity and tackling corruption, instead, official complicity in promoting corruption and insecurity”.

He said it also led to the “collapse of infrastructure, failed promises to deliver free, fair, peaceful and credible elections; impunity for human rights violations, and denial of justice; state capture by a cabal of unpatriotic, corrupt, incompetent, visionless and self-serving political class with criminal records; subversion of the democratic principle of separation of powers among different arms of government; promoting nepotism in governance; mass despondency and loss of faith in the country resulting to mass exodus of Nigerians to foreign countries including less endowed but comparatively better run Africa countries".

According to him, terrorists and bandits have continued to hold sway across the country without much challenge from security agencies. "Neglect of security agencies renders them vulnerable to attacks and killing by better-armed bandits.

"Insecurity has halted farming, production, living and livelihoods, and retarded development," he said.

The human rights activist further stated that the government's inability to guarantee uninterrupted electricity has killed businesses, impeded production, discouraged investments, and forced local and foreign investments to close shop and leave the country.

"It has also disrupted and denied children access to education," he maintained.

He continued, "Educational and healthcare institutions are dysfunctional and incapable of solving the manpower development and healthcare needs of Nigerians. Consequently, Nigerians die untimely of poverty and from preventable diseases. The government is completely distant and absent from the people.

"While workers' salaries are grossly inadequate and further diminished in value by daily skyrocketing increases in the cost of living, the government is not providing palliatives to cushion the effects of policies that deepen poverty and misery. Yet, government officials continue to unconscionably benefit from undue and unmerited earnings and frivolous multiple allowances.

"There's a high level of oppression, exploitation, and deprivation of the masses, with citizens exploited and dispossessed of their meagre income in different guises, yet are denied basic infrastructure and social amenities and services. To illustrate, in some parts of the country, vehicle users are subjected to roadworthiness tests, punishment, and exploitation, yet, the roads are not maintained and kept safe and worthy of use.

"Law enforcement agencies are deployed as tools of oppression and injustice rather than as agencies to maintain law and order, provide safety and security, guard and protect human rights, and uphold the rule of law. They serve and protect the ruling powers and people of influence, and prey upon the helpless poor masses.

"The man 'elected' as the President of Nigeria following the recent largely flawed and widely disputed election continues to grapple with a legitimacy crisis on account of the dubious conduct and outcome of the election, as well as questions surrounding his true identity- questions about the records of his birth, paternity, age, educational qualifications and indeed, nearly every aspect of his life. This fact alone summarizes the tragedy of the state of the country and its reputation and rating in the eyes of the world."

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Helinues after feeding from his parents will celebrate

Nigeria FAILED the black race.

It's even visible to the blind.

Sane people were talking how to move the country forward and that fool was saying na statistics we go chop? his fellow idiots were laughing and clapping for him.

Na propaganda una go use drink garri for this country when hungry finish una

Only criminals are enjoying this country. According to Peter Obi, "rascality has become a measure of success in Nigeria. That must change."

The solemn reality. Painfully, the deluded supporters of this evil government will call him IPOB.

It is really a thing of shame and ridicule. Nigeria has become a laughing stock even to underdeveloped nations.

We have hit the lowest low as a nation.

At the moment, the future doesn't look great.

Because obingo failed? Losers

Hmm

; Speak for yourself sir nitori Naija shimadun

May Nigeria work out for the betterment of all.

All hands should be on deck.

God Bless Nigeria.

Naija will be great again

Can we as Nigerians truthfully say we are proud of this country.

Habbaaa

Jonjam269:
Because obingo failed? Losers

you don chop today?

Faces of criminality!

Chicago forger and transgender has failed this country. Tinubu has no shame if not he would have resigned long ago

Coming from a faiIed activist.
Everyone has d right to vote and be voted for.
If u are better, show it.

Even agbado miscreants no celebrate

Sad.

floret23:
At 63, Nigeria Is A Failed Country With Corruptly Mismanaged Economy, Has Nothing To Celebrate, Says Activist Nwanguma

He explained that Nigeria is richly endowed but corruptly mismanaged.



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toor

Says who

Dry bone shall rise again.

Nigeria will rise again.

cockcrowatdawn:
Can we as Nigerians truthfully say we are proud of this country.

You can only be proud of what u have done.
If u have contributed anything to grow your immediate society, then u should be proud.

If we recognize this country as a failed state then 90 percent of the problem is solved. The remaining 10 percent of solving the problem is us coming together and agreeing as a nation (not as a tribe, ethnic or religious) to begin to solve the problem of this nation.


One easy way to see Nigeria as a failed or failing State is it's worth in the international community. Look at the embarrassment and nuisance the first citizen is causing both locally and internationally. A working nation, such can't stand.


As a failed nation, we heep our failures as excuses and blames, not assuming responsibilities and facing the consequences of our decisions.


To be truthful, Nigeria is standing on a pivotal stand waiting for the moment to collapse, the failure to recognize it and do something to fix this country still marvels me. And Nigeria still standing from a total collapse must be the greatest miracle ever performed since the existence of mankind.

He should relocate to Iraq and leave this country

This country nawah ooo

floret23:
At 63, Nigeria Is A Failed Country With Corruptly Mismanaged Economy, Has Nothing To Celebrate, Says Activist Nwanguma

He explained that Nigeria is richly endowed but corruptly mismanaged.



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I agree 100%.

October 1st should be a national day of mourning for the death of the dream of nationhood