There are at least 3 incompatible entities in the fraudulent contration called Nigeria, with their distinct ethical value systems. If their individual needs have been catered for in the constitution and the nation is truly federal, why not? Unfortunately, the bad culture of intolerance and corruption brought to the table by out taliban brothers from the North is now universal because justice can be bought from the kangaroo courts. 2007 gubernatorial elections held in Osun state is yet ot be decided and one of the parties had spent close to 75% of the tenure already. Sometimes the courts give rulings that are so absurd that you keep asking questions. Please note that it is now virtually impossible to get justice from the nigerian ‘law courts’ and this is why the citizenry resorts to self help.

The educational system is neither here nor there. It is not fit for purpose. Where are those institutions mandated to produce middle-level manpower like auto mechanics, cobblers, tailors, plumbers, social workers and electricians? Where are the technical colleges? Where is our A’Levels? The answer to this lies in the sham and confused constitution handed down by the bandits that handed over to Thief Obasanjo in 1999. Education does not have the same priority in all thev regions of Nigeria.

With the culture of corruption in Nigeria where economic agents doing under the table deals are now having field day, genuine businesses cannot survive and the honest ones are bound to take their skills elsewhere. One region believes in doing things the right way, some are entrepreneurial while another do not believe in building institutions, but consuming them.

But how long do you think this would continue? do you think Nigeria is still the giant of Africa? Do you still believe that Nigeria is still influential in the affairs of the region? I think not. Let us look at the current facts: has Nigeria been able to influence Mamadou Tandja of Niger to change his mind? What is Nigeria’s influence on the Guinean junta?

I forsee a situation where each region would have to go their different ways. Let us not shy away from discussing this issues because the destinies of 140 million people are at stake. This waste of time must stop.