Is Nigeria a failed project ?

[nelson4lov]

is Nigeria and failed project ?

Yes. I'm not one to comment on political matters but our government; past and current leaders failed us as a country. From heavy corruptions to failed irrational policies that did more bad than good. The problem is the damages done thus far cut too deep into the heart of the country since there's corruption at all levels of government so even if we have a good president — he can't perform effectively since state and local levels will most likely be corrupt.

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[Stepstowealth]

Yes. I'm not one to comment on political matters but our government; past and current leaders failed us as a country. From heavy corruptions to failed irrational policies that did more bad than good. The problem is the damages done thus far cut too deep into the heart of the country since there's corruption at all levels of government so even if we have a good president — he can't perform effectively since state and local levels will most likely be corrupt.

Is Nigeria a failed project? Yes, Is there remedy for this our country, I nor reason am like so because from the way many sectors for we country dun dey compromised, No remedy go dey, even coup nor go fit happen at this stage, E be like our country dun pass that level because say I believe say the bad government wey we get dun hold everywhere strong, and we the people dey too adjustable to any kind situation wey dem package for us, so no chance of say anything like serious riot or protest wey go change things for the country.

[AYOBA]

Thirdly, there may be visions, projects, objectives etc for the country, but poor strategies and tactics are used in meeting them, making it therefore slow, poor and inefficient. Again, I'd like to add that Nigeria may be working on old rules while alot of other countries are working on and implementing new and innovative ideas for their economic development.

The way deference events occur in our nation and the politicians refuse to take this into consideration is something I don't even understand. Why does Nigeria face obstacles as it develops? Can we envision how Nigeria gotten the project and then refused to complete it, What are the root reasons of this type of behavior? Or it is the result of ineffective leadership or ineffective government? We must awaken if we want to be sincere. Because it's like we're asleep, in our country. That is why we are perpetually trapped in our Nigeria.

Take for example, the fact that many countries have accepted Bitcoin and are using it, while a few have even made it their legal tender, taking them further and further into the future. While in our country, only a few have Investments in Bitcoin, only a little above those few own Bitcoins, while after adding a little more percentage of Nigerians, you would now have the number of people that have heard of it. This is quite backwards.

Actuality, Bitcoin is accepted in numerous nations. Although they claim that approximately 24 nations have adopted Bitcoin, but i think that is only El Salvador and the Central African Republic consider it to be legal tender. Many are fighting for Nigeria to legalize Bitcoin, but as of right now, the government has not accepted it. I also hold the government responsible for this because the majority of Nigerians lack formal education, particularly marketers who had no idea what Bitcoin was, let alone how to use it.

[nelson4lov]

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Is Nigeria a failed project? Yes, Is there remedy for this our country, I nor reason am like so because from the way many sectors for we country dun dey compromised, No remedy go dey, even coup nor go fit happen at this stage, E be like our country dun pass that level because say I believe say the bad government wey we get dun hold everywhere strong, and we the people dey too adjustable to any kind situation wey dem package for us, so no chance of say anything like serious riot or protest wey go change things for the country.

Omo baba e no easy. The kind thing we I don see our govt do over the years dey very terrible. Because of their poor decisions, prices of commodities that the common man was able to easily afford a decade ago no come dey affordable. The worst thing be job opportunities dey scarce and minimum wage (which majority of public servants earn) no fit offset the rise and cost of goods and services. If this govt fit do that lekki tour gate incident and deny, things don many and only intervention of God go work this time.

[gabbie2010]

is Nigeria and failed project ?

Yes. I'm not one to comment on political matters but our government; past and current leaders failed us as a country. From heavy corruptions to failed irrational policies that did more bad than good. The problem is the damages done thus far cut too deep into the heart of the country since there's corruption at all levels of government so even if we have a good president — he can't perform effectively since state and local levels will most likely be corrupt.

One of the previous government leader Olusegun Obasanjo formulated a policy named National Vision 2020 a program with the aim to reduce poverty in the country and to tackle other problems in the country unfortunately it very glaring the policy had failed that policy is just like a roadmap which needed strict implementation, successive government abandoned it and here we are now, now tribalism and nepotism is dragging the country backward the present state of the country is nothing to write home about fueled by high level of corruption in all the government parastatals while new government has no clue or solution to all those problems in conclusion I also agreed that the country is a fail state.

[Nheer]

In conclusion, I'm going to be throwing the question to the public. In your opinion is Nigeria and failed project ? And reasons why you picked yes or no.

In my opinion I think Nigeria is not a failed project yet even though the government have been disappointing its citizens i just believe this is a phase we passing through and it’s only a matter of time before things changes.

Is Nigeria a failed project ?
Capital Yes, my reason for saying this is that the path we are now is different from what our forefathers plan for us. Assuming we followed their foot steps we will not be  in this mess. Nigeria democracy is total different from any democracy we know, democracy definition is government of the people, by the people, and for the people but in the case of Nigeria the definition is total different "government of our leader, by our leader, and for our leader". This is what is happening now, during election we are asked to come out and vote and later our vote does not count because court decide our leader not we the mass anymore.

I know where you are coming from man and i feel your pain too and to some extent i will agree with you about how you have defined democracy LOL… Our leaders have now turn a different definition to democracy and have attributed it all to themselves, we have not been lucky with the leaders being elected to seat and it now seem like all of them are motivated by their own personal interest and I believe this is why you are of the opinion Nigeria is a failed project.

Our leaders have not been the best but it is not wise to conclude Nigeria have failed already. There is still hope for the country and i believe one day a good leader will locate us and change the whole narrative so Let’s not give up too soon because all hope is not lost yet, i still believe in my country and you should too and everyone else as well.

[Bitcoin-ATH]

Good afternoon my country people.

This topic was formed from a lecture discussion where the lecturer asked the question "is Nigeria a failed project?" And it made me wonder, if we had the solutions to our problems why isn't anybody working towards making the country better?

It's no news that the country is getting way worse than it was yesterday, meanwhile people predicted it to be developed not long after it's independence. From the high illiteracy and unemployment rate to the devaluation of our currency, and the continuous corruption in the government sector. When the question was asked, of course, some students agreed that Nigeria is actually a failed project cause of the signs we see everyday. Meanwhile, some said Nigeria isn't a failed project considering the following points:

First of all, projects are of 2 kinds;  the short term projects and the long term projects.

Short term projects are known as "Goals", and the way of solving short term problems or meeting a goal is through "Tactics".

Long term projects are known as " Objectives", and solution is through "Strategies".

They argued that it's possible that the solutions to Nigeria's problems are on the long run and are not solutions that'll bring up results today, but the thing is how long is this long term project going to last ?

Secondly, there's something in projects "Goal/Objectives congruence" . This refers to harmonization of goals. It's very possible that everyone is doing their work and is working towards different goals that aren't bringing forth general good fruits but individual selfish based fruits, and this is the number 1 thing you'd see in Nigeria. Hardly would you find someone who wants to work for the people, and also hardly would you find people who are ready to elect and listen to someone who's ready to help them. People have their head elsewhere. Take for example, elections, the general goal is to elect someone who would lead and help push the country upwards, but some people are focused on just getting into power, others are focused on stealing ballot boxes and making quick cash, and many others. So, in order for things to go smoothly while working on goals, one would have to synchronize the focus of everybody's individual want, harmonizing them in order to get general gains.

Thirdly, there may be visions, projects, objectives etc for the country, but poor strategies and tactics are used in meeting them, making it therefore slow, poor and inefficient. Again, I'd like to add that Nigeria may be working on old rules while alot of other countries are working on and implementing new and innovative ideas for their economic development. Take for example, the fact that many countries have accepted Bitcoin and are using it, while a few have even made it their legal tender, taking them further and further into the future. While in our country, only a few have Investments in Bitcoin, only a little above those few own Bitcoins, while after adding a little more percentage of Nigerians, you would now have the number of people that have heard of it. This is quite backwards.

Some of Nigeria's economic plans that may be seen as failed projects include; The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), The National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (NEEDS), The Vision 20:2020.

In conclusion, I'm going to be throwing the question to the public. In your opinion is Nigeria and failed project ? And reasons why you picked yes or no.

Thank you.

This question, " Is Nigeria a failed project” is a good and significant question to ask considering the level of hardship, bad economy, high cost of living and high devaluation of the Naira which have befallen our country Nigeria.  Our country is in this mess because of the selfish and greedy politicians we have occupying all the public offices without human sympathy and consideration.
This country will continue to be a failed project if we still have these groups of evil men running the system.  They are aware of the tactics and strategies that will improve and better our system, but they don't care because they are not affected by this mess.
Doing the same thing several times will always yield the same result.

[Mr.right85]

Believe me, this na the kind thread I enjoy to see for this place no be the one people go Dey talk how them scold them or Dey under appreciated for the Yiinu’s way them Dey bring Abi how them use Bitcoin buy one thing or the other.
You timely and carefully crafted your argument and I enjoy am. I read am to the end because, na nation building topic way raise concerns on the proceeding of our independence with relevant points. You try!

Then again, e get small concern way I get disbelief of or no really see am to Dey factual enough and that he say,

Take for example, the fact that many countries have accepted Bitcoin and are using it, while a few have even made it their legal tender, taking them further and further into the future. While in our country, only a few have Investments in Bitcoin, only a little above those few own Bitcoins, while after adding a little more percentage of Nigerians, you would now have the number of people that have heard of it. This is quite backwards.

Majority of the nations never accept Bitcoin, that no be legit. Watin we get amongst many be say, them allow am some pseudo operation but no fully recognize am. Na the same situation we get for we nation Nigeria.

On the matter you bring for ground so;
I think one of the main issue way they cause this continued decay of our governance and the exploitation of government resources for selfish reasons na corruption within the various arms of government.
Our politicians don take this whole idea of “politics is a dirty game” to a whole new level way be say, them no even give a dime of the consequences of the game they play and how e go affect the nation on the long run.

Worst still, the judicial arm of government no Dey do anything to keep things in check. With the free hand way them Dey get, it only allows for such rubbish to continue.

I no go still see Nigeria for a failed state shah. We get a lot to learn and we go learn one day. Maybe when the knife don reach our throat and the poeple not blow and mighty will rise to take power for themselves. Then, anybody way enter the seat, go understand watin e need do to Dey relevant for the country.

[Bitco55]

Nigeria na project? Make ona no dey confuse person for grammar which one be project again? Anyways project or no project, Nigeria don fail as an economy, many reasons dey to prove Nigeria as a failed economy:

Lack of good road and hospital facilities
Poor education system
Poor judicial system
Power supply failure
Curupt electoral bodies
Lack of proper financial management or mismanagement of government reserved funds
Lack of production of agriculture product
Lack of inport an exportation
Lack of good security system
Lack of job creation or empowerment
Lack of compitency due to favouritism etc

Me self don tire always to dey repeat myself for Nigeria problem. And one thing wey dey dere be say people don tire and it seams the only way this thing fit dey possible to stop na violence. But who dey Ready to bear the cat? Consedring wetting happen for endsars protest.

According to the definition, a project is an individual or collaborative  planned work undergone in order to achieve a specific aim. Nigeria is a country, with collective people who came together to achieve the aim/purpose of unity in diversity and many more. So yes, Nigeria is...or should I say " was" a project.

[royalfestus]

Good one brotherly, Nigeria as a whole isn't the first nation to experience this kind of setback but what makes these other nations better is the fact they actually worked towards a solution to this upsets that were going on, so as a country we are all task on making Nigeria one way or the other we all have our role to play. And complaining without action is certainly not the way to go about it

Nigeria's economy faces the main challenge of leadership, and so many years have been lost that put us behind. These first world countries do not have 70% of what we have in terms of weather, human resources, arable land, natural resources, etc. Political corruption is the main challenge facing these leaders, and it has been so lucrative that everyone wants to be part of it. There have been so many unproductive years, and we need leaders who can take us in the right direction despite the terrible global economic relationship we have with First World nations.

[Mate2237]

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You don talk am finished. When you go to do university and mostly in the social science faculties, and lecturers in day ace go tell you say Nigeria is a fail state while some go say Nigeria never fail and every group have their factors on this argument. Though I am not from di social science faculties but from the science faculties but I am of the group dat Nigeria is a fail State with following points.
1: A state where the citizens struggle to survive amist in abundance resources then di state is a fail one.
2: unequal distribution of resources and wealth. Nigerian is blessed with Natural resources and the government make billions of naira every month yet there is no development in the country then it is a fall State.
3: When the social basic amenities are not found in a wealthy state like Nigeria then the state has failed the people.
4: wen employment is not found for the graduates in the country then the state has failed the citizens. Etc. Nigeria is a fail State and not failing.

[Pablo-wood]

They argued that it's possible that the solutions to Nigeria's problems are on the long run and are not solutions that'll bring up results today, but the thing is how long is this long term project going to last ?

I won't argue as well that the solution to Nigeria problem is on a long term execution but in order to achieve this long term objective it will require series of short term goals to make the long term objective a reality.

As it stands the problems of Nigeria keeps compounding and the more complex it becomes the more our leaders get confused on which sector to prioritise. For a better solution I think having a clear and consistent short term goals that are carried out will overtime make even the long term objective more actualizable