Nigerianistas, and their Nigeria is the ‘giant’ of Africa delusions!

'Giant’ means power and success. How does Nigeria measure up?
 
1.     Most populous - So what? ‘Gigantism’ of China is not from its large population but from its entrepreneurship. South Korea - rags to riches story - made possible by visionaries like our own Awolowo. Nigeria is wealthiest in Africa by GDB but still poverty capital of the world - 86 million in extreme poverty; 41.7% of population living below international poverty line; more than 10 million children out of school.
 
2.     Major oil producer - Really? Angola is a rival. Oil is being discovered all over Africa; all over the world. Nigeria’s oil export exceeded by its import of oil products. From 2030, Europe and America will produce only electric cars.
 
3.     Influential - In what? Nigeria’s political influence in the world is historical. Bush was last US president to visit Nigeria; Obasanjo was last president visited. Obama went to Ghana instead. No red carpets for Buhari in western capitals. Peace keeping role? - Nigeria cannot defeat Bokoharam and other terrorists at home. Nigeria is graveyard of industries - no electricity, no infrastructure, no plans etc. Nigeria 2nd worst in the world for electricity supply. Social media companies etc locating in Ghana instead of Nigeria!
 
4.     Repercussions of breaking up - Bad for who? Breakup of countries is nothing new; life will continue afterwards! Breakup would end Nigeria’s 22 years ongoing of unbridled lawlessness - rated 4th highest for crime in Africa; 22nd most corrupt in Africa; second deadliest terrorists in the world. Already refugee crisis; large youth emigration to other countries. Breakup means a new beginning for the emerging indigenous ethnic nations.
 
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