Just as the discovery of shale became a game changer in the global petroleum economy, the election of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, as the president-elect also became a game changer in Nigeria's political clime.
Over the years, the major drive for politicians has been to acquire both political and economic power predicated on oil wealth, thereby neglecting to put in place structures for the proper management of the nation's natural resources.
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