Nigeria’s Contradictions: A Reflection on Our National Inconsistencies

Nigeria faces baffling contradictions today. A 14-year-old cannot enter university, yet a 13-year-old can marry. A school certificate holder cannot become a civil service director, but the same qualification can win the presidency. Despite being a top oil producer, we import fuel. We train doctors abroad, yet our leaders seek medical care overseas. We shoot unarmed protesters but hold peace talks with bandits. We rehabilitate terrorists while their victims languish in camps. UAE and Qatar transformed deserts into paradises; Nigeria feels like a paradise turned to hell. Let’s pause and reflect on these inconsistencies.

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