By Olu Fasan
Nothing agitates me about Nigeria more
than its parlous state and uncertain future. So, it’s a huge privilege to be
asked to write for this great newspaper, a welcomed opportunity to use its
respected medium to contribute to public discourse on the state of the nation!
The questioning of institutions and received wisdom is a
democratic virtue, and a skeptical lack of deference towards leaders is the
first step to reform. So, this column will provoke thought and speak truth to
power. In that spirit, and to set the scene for future discussions, I want to
use the column’s debut to draw attention to an issue that should concern every
well-meaning Nigerian: the fragility of this country and its worrisome lack of
progress.
*President Buhari |