Lagos — If we spend 20 years preparing for madness, when exactly are we going to manifest the full-blown lunacy? remains one of my favourite Yoruba proverbs. This statement is so profound and relevant to the Nigerian situation.
It seems our leaders have spent nearly 50 years perfecting their lunacy, and no psychiatrist is able to find a cure. In 50 years, we've been unable to produce a leader who can turn our country into Singapore, Dubai or China. Yet we are naturally endowed with everything we need.
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