Making of an African Giant

State, Politics and Public Policy in Nigeria, Vol. Two

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Making of an African Giant by Dan Mou, AuthorHouse UK
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Dan Mou ISBN: 9781496995810
Publisher: AuthorHouse UK Publication: October 16, 2015
Imprint: AuthorHouse UK Language: English
Author: Dan Mou
ISBN: 9781496995810
Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
Publication: October 16, 2015
Imprint: AuthorHouse UK
Language: English

The performance of Nigeria has recently been vehemently criticized as not commensurate with her human and material potentialities. The hope that Nigeria is, by destiny, the African Giant appears to be fading. Some analysts, seeing this, have blamed it on the character defects of the leadership in Nigeria. They argue that because the leaders are predatory and corrupt, they have preoccupied themselves with their interests, which are primitive accumulation and luxurious lifestyles. Meanwhile, the rest of the citizens are suffering. This book argues that such character defects may indeed exist in some of Nigerian leaders. However, these are not the main reasons for their dismal performance regarding the welfare of the citizens. The main problem is that Nigerian leaders seem to have largely lost control over the state and its policies, which appear to have been captured by the dominant classes and groupslocal and international. Nigerias main problem is, therefore, a structural one. Nonetheless, the book concludesas the security, economic, political, and social crises intensifyNigerian leaders, even if it is simply for self-preservation, will be forced by the objective conditions to move against the interests of these dominant classes and groups. It is only then that Nigeria can realistically be restored to the possibility of becoming an African Giant.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The performance of Nigeria has recently been vehemently criticized as not commensurate with her human and material potentialities. The hope that Nigeria is, by destiny, the African Giant appears to be fading. Some analysts, seeing this, have blamed it on the character defects of the leadership in Nigeria. They argue that because the leaders are predatory and corrupt, they have preoccupied themselves with their interests, which are primitive accumulation and luxurious lifestyles. Meanwhile, the rest of the citizens are suffering. This book argues that such character defects may indeed exist in some of Nigerian leaders. However, these are not the main reasons for their dismal performance regarding the welfare of the citizens. The main problem is that Nigerian leaders seem to have largely lost control over the state and its policies, which appear to have been captured by the dominant classes and groupslocal and international. Nigerias main problem is, therefore, a structural one. Nonetheless, the book concludesas the security, economic, political, and social crises intensifyNigerian leaders, even if it is simply for self-preservation, will be forced by the objective conditions to move against the interests of these dominant classes and groups. It is only then that Nigeria can realistically be restored to the possibility of becoming an African Giant.

More books from AuthorHouse UK

Cover of the book Corporate Culture in Banking by Dan Mou
Cover of the book My Life with Wellington by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Wild Adventures in Time and Place by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Swiftly by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Lost in the Forest by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Set the Captives Free by Dan Mou
Cover of the book The Public Image of the Immigrant in Italy by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Accompanying Gracie by Dan Mou
Cover of the book The Dandelion King by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Stand by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Anatomy of Assassinations by Dan Mou
Cover of the book The Magic of Destiny by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Rise Again! by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Retribution at Albi by Dan Mou
Cover of the book Jayne’S Life Sentence by Dan Mou
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy