POST-MORTEM EXAMINATION
ON THE OUTGOING GOVERNMENT
To Abba Moro –Minister of
Interior and the like, who in recent past inflicted pains in the heart of many
families and those in other cabinets who out of negligence, indolence or simply
put incompetence brought untoward hardship on the common man; there’s nothing
left to say but goodbye… However, history will not be kind to your names!
History does not belong to us, we
belong to it. ¬Hans-Georg Gadamer
“Together we will build a new
economy that is strong and dynamic and underpinned by a patriotic work ethic.
Together we will remake our society to emphasise the most noble of our national
values, and together we shall re-create a great nation welded in unity and
harmony; a nation marching towards collective progress in which no one is left
behind” – Excerpt from President Jonathan’s acceptance speech. May 29, 2011.
Seems like yesterday; It is
amazing how fast time flies by and you don’t even realize it. Maybe, time flies
when you’re suffering too –contrary to the usual saying.
“… together we shall re-create a
great nation welded in unity and harmony; a nation marching towards collective
progress in which no one is left behind” –whether everyone is on board as the ship
reaches a prosperous haven is a question for the growing number of jobless
youths who lately have developed an obsession in what is now called “trekking
career”, a new found love in road-walk as others might want to call it.
It’s easy to recognise that this
absurdity is born out of lingering idleness and joblessness. Well, should my
submission not be the case; then the rationale is not likely something I can
comprehend.
I mean how should one explain why in 21st
century a creature of human descent i.e. a man would one morning wake up, brush
his teeth `on the assumption that’ he remembers and decides to embark on a
dangerous journey on foot or leg-gedes benz as we used to say in time past –walking
hundreds of miles as he traverses across the country without incentives nor
cogent reasons.
It is evident that the level of unemployment
and current state is unsustainable or else things may get out of hand.
On the other hand –is it safe to
say “having been left behind” people have chosen to take destiny into their
hands as they chart their ways to the centre; a promise land as it were… Please
use that for comic relief.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love
leaves a memory no one can steal ¬ [Epitaph in Ireland]
It’s with sober attitude I
remember the departed, compatriots who with excitement and joy witnessed the
inauguration of outgoing government on May 29, 2011 but sadly paid the supreme
price for gross misconduct, incompetence and cluelessness at the helm of
affairs. We thought our prayers were answered owing to the emergence of a
cerebral as it seems, C-in-C with, no offense, so-called ‘doctoral degree’. It
was indeed a breath of fresh air until reality hits us right in the face.
It’s sad that many lost their
lives in a manner that is pathetic and many faced untimely and totally
unnecessary death.
As the present government go
extinct with their moronic style of governance; we’ll remember, not with joy
but sore heart, those in the presidency who contributed to the gargantuan
bloodshed our dear country ever witnessed following the civil war. It’s indeed
a difficult time in our nation’s history!
Recruitment scam
The head, ministry of interior –Abba
Moro should, assuming he plans to have one, remember to write in his memoir how
he chaired a recruitment scandal that sent 16 of our vibrant youth to early
grave and leaving permanent scares on many as a result of fatal injuries. He
should further explain how he exploited the desperation and vulnerability of
our jobless graduates to enrich his pocket and that of his cronies.
During the course of this political
dispensation –I am not sure anything substantial comes out of this ministry,
any major reforms or landmark achievements –if there’re any, such information
is not available to me.
I know many institutional
facilities under his watch are in sorry state; our prisons are near comatose
leading to spate in jailbreaks as recorded lately.
Big money behind war/terrorism
I have no doubt in my mind concerning
the veracity of secret story `silently’ making the round neither would I
discard the genuineness of the ‘supposed` private investigation.
We understand certain elements in
ministry of defence –ex service chiefs and present “as alleged” adopted US
Military-industrial complex (MIC), a concept where terrorism must be sustained in
other to juxtapose an over bloated defence budget on counter-terrorism measures.
How it plays out in the US and revelations behind closed doors is a story for
another day.
The MIC is an iron-triangle, very
discrete at each end. It is collaboration between commanding characters in the
Military and some individuals in National assembly who ensure safe-landing of
defence budget in the chambers and a third party identified as lobbyists. The
interest of the lobbyists is simple –seeking contract of arms supply.
It was not by error that an
Australian negotiator named an ex-service chief [name withheld] with others as
sponsors of Boko Haram and there were couple articles written in the past where
some lawmakers were implicated as sympathizers of Boko Haram.
War may be hell for some but it
is heaven for others ¬ Jonathan Turley
Dana crash
Remember? That devastating crash
that sent over 150 persons to great beyond because somebody somewhere failed to
put her house in order –ensuring all departments in the aviation industry are
effective and efficient.
A 23 year old overused, abandoned
and disposed aeroplane had no business flying within our air space if someone
had done the needful.
But sadly the ill-fated aircraft
retired with innocent souls on board –people from all walks of life including a
family perished on impact. The crash was unfortunate but definitely avoidable.
“Accidents are act of God
therefore inevitable” ¬ Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi
What an insensitive comment by
the former Aviation minister following the crash episode.
Occupy Nigeria
We remember Muyideen Mustafa and
15 others who, with their lives, paid the cost of government irresponsibility
and recklessness.
The shortcomings in the ministry
of petroleum couldn’t be more evident. The state of the nation today speaks for
itself.
Sinking Economy?
World economy managers at work…
They were wise enough to foresee –from world’s most populous black nation
[Nigeria] –a potential threat to the “order” wherefore the need to ensure a
trained scholar of theirs takes over the wheel was nonnegotiable. That explains
the global hype that predates the candidacy of current handler of our economy.
And having sustained the status
quo, she was recently honoured for a job well done.
Many like me who understand global
politics and intrigues are certainly not surprised –whilst others would simply whisk
away and call it what it is, conspiracy theory… right?
“Truth will always be truth
regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance”. ¬ W. Clement
It will however be on record that
almost one tenth of a quadrillion naira was mismanaged by the outgoing
government. I don’t need to bore you with details –break downs are there in the
open.
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
Lol, sorry I couldn’t hold it
back. They say “action speaks louder than voice”… it appears the reverse was
the case with our eloquent minister. His voice across media houses were very
loud than real actions therein and his scorecard was only a well crafted
lifeless document.
“Foreign direct investment [FDI]
from all time high of 3084.90 USD million in the fourth quarter of 2012
decreased to 1030.06 USD million in the fourth quarter of 2014” – Trading
Economics
Non-productive Ministries
Holders of the following
ministerial appointments simply occupied vacant seats nothing more, nothing
less.
Ministry of Culture and Tourism
and National Orientation: Ministry of
Land, Housing and Urban Development: Ministry of National Planning and so
forth. Dead in reality but existed on paper!
Power and Energy
There is nothing really to say
about electricity in Nigeria. It’s no longer news that power generation drops
to 2000 megawatts lately.
And any attempt to ask
appropriate quarters some troubling questions about epileptic power –you’ll
hear: Privatisation, Gencos, Bedrock, Foundation, Discos, Fantastic Roadmap
blah blah. Good Lord please save us from these grammars. From sickening 4800
megawatts to ……… Oh please!
Health sector
No comment! Feel free to check
the Human Development Indices and be kind to share your judgement. Thank you!
Boluwatife Adekunle
@boluzzz
