The anti-corruption czar of EFCC, Farida Waziri is on the verge on being consumed by the corrupt-elites she is out to investigate or prosecute. She needs to prove that she is a genuine anti-graft fighter before they succeed in assassinating her character and integrity.
The many lies of our economic and political voodoos will eventually lead us somewhere in the months or years ahead since the beneficiaries of tax-payers’ money are crying wolf over a meagre tax-payers salary.
The self-aggrandizement embarked upon by Nigerian politicians across various level of governments, has done Nigerian masses no good. The continuous, illegal and unconstitutional allocation of security votes from Presidency to local councils will continually impoverish the people unless there is a change to the status quo.
Whenever you see a policeman running, never hesitate; also run. If he is armed and running away, you should be afraid of what he has seen or what is chasing him. Reporting an issue at the police station that you as an individual can’t resolve on your own is also highly offensive. “Wetin dey your boot?” “Where are your particulars?” “Happy weekend.” These police statements are invitations to show appreciation, egunje, roger, tip etc.
The inability of federal/state governments to adhere to the national minimum wage law without being threatened with a strike action by Nigerian workers poses a grave danger to its industrial relations. Hence, they must sit up to avert the looming danger.
The inability of President Jonathan to tackle many ills bedevilling the nation is a sign that his government lacks direction and shows his ability to renege on his campaign promises. It’s only a matter of next four years for Nigerians to see that his government is disoriented.
Bicycling offers a fast, inexpensive, healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transportation to the masses if the government will provide the necessary facilities and reorientation. Lagos State government should incorporate bicycling into the transport plan aimed at making the state a tourist hub of Nigeria.
The former governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju, resurrects from political oblivion to defend his four years in power recently. However, his defence to all the allegations levelled against him are tall tales.
This is Nigeria, where the rich and the poor cries and laughs almost at the same time. Our numerous social problems have brought out the Boko Haram in all of us; until we figure it out, we may never progress as a nation.
Coupled with his personal limitations and systemic constraints, Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency lacks unity of command and purpose. For his government to succeed, he must assert his leadership and defy varying influential interests hindering his transformational agenda.
