Nigeria at 66: Can Survival Finally Become Security and Prosperity?

Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary should prompt more than celebration. The country has endured war, coups, insurgency, economic shocks and deep social divisions. Yet survival alone is no longer enough; citizens need safer communities, accountable institutions and visible improvements in daily life. The security crisis remains urgent. Insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence increasingly overlap, disrupting farming, schooling, travel and investment. Recent reports on abductions and ransom payments show that insecurity has become both a human tragedy and a profitable criminal economy. Restoring normal life must be the real measure of success. Economic reforms may be improving key indicators, but many households still face high food, transport, housing and education costs. As Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections, political leaders must offer measurable results rather than slogans. Nigerians must also scrutinise candidates, reject ethnic and religious incitement, and demand policies that turn the country’s potential into broad prosperity.

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