As Nigeria marked its 66th independence anniversary on October 1, questions arise about why the nation has not achieved its expected stature despite abundant human and natural resources. The article argues that Nigeria is not poor but poorly governed, citing President Bola Tinubu's 2023 statement in India that the country is poor in management and leadership. It notes that successive leaders have mismanaged the nation's potential. The piece calls for reflection on the country's trajectory.
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