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[𝑶𝒈𝒃𝒆𝒉ᴳᴼ 🇳🇬🇺🇸 @GOOgbeh]

The Contradictions of Nigerian Governance

Recently, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a friend about the deep-seated contradictions in Nigeria's governance and why the current generation of leaders may be among the most fortunate in the country's history. We explored how citizens often lavish praise on governors for delivering basic infrastructure, such as roads or schools, even when these projects are riddled with opportunities for corruption through inflated contracts and little accountability. More strikingly, there is a widespread lack of expectation that government should meaningfully improve lives.

In reality, most Nigerians shoulder the burden of essential services themselves. They drill boreholes or buy water tankers for household use, run diesel or petrol generators for electricity, forgo health insurance, and pay privately for their children's education. The government's role is minimal, limited to partial subsidies for tertiary education and some agricultural inputs. This low bar allows leaders to operate with scant scrutiny or pressure for real progress. However, one of the most perplexing contradictions we discussed is Nigeria's recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France on tax administration. While the Federal Inland Revenue Service has clarified that this agreement focuses on technical assistance and capacity building, without granting access to individual taxpayer data or digital systems, critics have raised valid concerns about potential implications for data privacy and sovereignty.

I would have preferred to see such diplomatic energy directed toward strategic energy partnerships instead. France, for instance, powers much of its electricity needs, which is around 65-70% in recent years, from nuclear sources, operating 56 reactors across 18 sites to serve its population of about 70 million, despite importing most of its uranium. Nigeria, by contrast, has identified uranium occurrences in states like Cross River, Adamawa, Taraba, Plateau, Bauchi, Kano, and others, though these remain largely unexplored and undeveloped. With genuine commitment to long-term development, one might expect the government to pursue alliances for upgrading our power infrastructure, perhaps even exploring safe, modern nuclear options alongside alternatives like solar and wind to join our current energy supply mix.

This energy shortfall is compounded by another irony: Nigeria's enthusiastic participation in global climate conferences (COPs), where large delegations commit to international agreements on emissions reduction, even as developed nations continue relying on fossil fuels. Nigeria sends substantial teams to these events, often hundreds of delegates, however, shows little urgency in harnessing its own vast fossil fuel reserves for domestic needs. Our proven coal reserves stand at around 379-639 million tonnes, with significant deposits in states like Enugu, Benue, Kogi, Gombe, Nasarawa, and others, largely untapped. Meanwhile, the bulk of our grid electricity, about 80% comes from natural gas-fired plants, supplemented by hydropower, but the overall capacity remains far below demand. This is particularly alarming given projections that Nigeria's population could reach 400 million by 2050, intensifying pressure on an already strained system. Without proactive planning, diversifying sources, improving transmission, and investing in efficiency, the energy crisis will only deepen.

These observations lead to a broader question: Why do leaders seem so detached from building a sustainable future? Perhaps because many are advanced in age and less invested in outcomes they may not live to see. True governance should prioritize the people and the generations to come. Will Nigeria's leadership ever shift toward that vision, one rooted in accountability, foresight, and genuine service? The contradictions we face today suggest it's long overdue.

[𝑶𝒈𝒃𝒆𝒉ᴳᴼ 🇳🇬🇺🇸 @GOOgbeh]

@Sir_jaay01 Chelsea drew 0:0 against Sevilla during the first game of 2021 UCL group games at Stamford Bridge. But later hammered them 4:0 in the concluding group match, with Oliver Giroud scoring all the 4 goals.

[Obidient Premier👑 🦅 @ObidientPremier]

If it is true that Bwala sued Mehdi Hasan of Aljazeera in UK, Bwala will lose & made to pay humongous fine. UK is not Nigeria. Mehdi interviewed Bwala with facts. Bwala is not the only person Mehdi has ever interviewed the same way. Bwala thought he was with a Nigeria journalist.

[Well-Meaning NIGERIAN™ GCON, GCFR. @a_little_god_]

📢 This should be a VIRAL VIDEO/AUDIO!

#RigandDie2027

[Instablog9ja @instablog9ja]

Pastor David Ibiyeomie reacts to the recent ban on preaching in buses

[𝑶𝒈𝒃𝒆𝒉ᴳᴼ 🇳🇬🇺🇸 @GOOgbeh]

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[𝑶𝒈𝒃𝒆𝒉ᴳᴼ 🇳🇬🇺🇸 @GOOgbeh]

@ruffydfire This is upcut mortal combat. He finished the three of them.

[Olaudah Equiano® @RealOlaudah]

"Everything about him na lie."🎵

This song should be nominated for the Grammy.

[Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. @batten_von]

Following discussions with members of the @realDonaldTrump Administration, Congress, and senior congressional staff, we began providing more than 60 pages of @TheJusticeDept documents concerning the DOJ's allegations of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's (@officialABAT) alleged involvement in a heroin trafficking investigation spanning the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Many within the U.S. government were previously unaware of the DOJ's allegations concerning Bola #Tinubu. We are changing that. Drug trafficking has devastated communities across America, claiming thousands of lives and leaving countless families forever changed.

Today, we are making public only the attached chronology summarizing the DOJ's allegations. We fully intend to ensure that the complete collection of DOJ court filings, the supporting affidavit, and the related federal court decisions are brought to President #Trump's attention as soon as possible.

@JDVance @SusieWiles47
@WhiteHouse @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign @SFRCdems @SecRubio @StateDept @AsstSecStateAF @SenateForeign @NGRPresident @HouseNGR @NGRSenate @CNNAfrica @BBCAfrica @Reuters @Atiku @officialABAT @AFP @ForeignPolicy @inecnigeria @SenTedCruz @RepBrianMast @SusieWiles @SaraCarterDC

[Senator Ted Cruz @SenTedCruz]

Nigerian officials have created an environment that facilitates mass violence against Christians and religious minorities by imposing blasphemy and Sharia laws and looking the other way at jihadist atrocities.

The U.S. government knows the Nigerian officials responsible for these policies, I have been pushing my bill to sanction them, and President Trump has even ordered military action.

Instead of responding to American concerns, Nigerian officials waged a public relations campaign against critics.

They were confident in that campaign and in their ability to continue the status quo, and I am heartened that the House has just definitively proven them wrong.
https://t.co/k2PMQZDKNT

[Vivian Umukoro @vian337]

My duty is to post and repost

[𝑶𝒈𝒃𝒆𝒉ᴳᴼ 🇳🇬🇺🇸 @GOOgbeh]

@NigeriaNDCHQ This man forthrightness will serve as Nigerian beacon of unity one day.

[Andrew @Andrewnkem]

Fellow Nigerians pay attention!!
Listen carefully to Prof Chidi Odinkalu as he hit the nail on the head in respect to the ongoing State Police matter. We want state police but it should be properly structured in the best interest of the citizens. The National Assembly claimed to be representing the people but issues of national importance such as State Police is not critically debated to ensure that the content is for the interest of the people. Nigerians do not have a copy of what National Assembly has done, no national debate or citizen’s consultations. They don’t just value the citizens at all! They no rate us at all!!

[H I I K Y A A T O R @HiikyaaTor]

Atiku is not fit to be President of Nigeria.

[Daishkawa Lagos @daishkawa]

How to stop the rigging strategy of Wiike-Tunibu...

[Omoyele Sowore @sowore]

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: “PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS ICPC TO INVESTIGATE THE PRESIDENTIAL FOREIGN INTERVENTION PROMOTION COUNCIL.”

ME: These guys really think Nigerians are fools! You want a “thorough investigation,” but you have already cleared the principal suspect, Femi Gbajabiamila, raided the home of the other accused person, and arrested his father in his place, and now you want Nigerians to believe this is an investigation?

This is not an investigation; it is a classic COVER-UP! #GangofThieves #SOWORE2027

[Bishop @BishopPOEvang]

"Ali Modu Sheriff Started the Boko Haram in Borno State. He provided funds & had a governorship reelection deal with them in 2003--Femi Falana challenged him to Sue.

[BUCOS @TENIBEGILOJU202]

TINUBU NEEDS TO SACK GBAJA AS A MATTER OF URGENCY!!! The allegation that he took bribe from Wike to be minister of fct should also be investigated.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Grand Corruption: Nigeria’s Greatest Threat.

The recent report from the IMF consultation further raises concerns about the scale of grand corruption under the Tinubu government. The IMF now reveals that about N8.83 trillion in expenditure undertaken in 2025 is not reflected in the budget. This expenditure is not budgeted and is therefore not under legislative oversight or administrative scrutiny. This is horrible.

N8.83 trillion is as follows:

1.About 2% of our GDP.

2.Over 35% of Nigeria’s 2025 N23.96 trillion capital project budget. In fact, the amount is more than the actual released capital funding for 2025.

https://t.co/Hta3LViCB8 is more than the entire combined budget for education (N3.52 trillion) and health (N2.38 trillion).

If such an amount is properly used and accounted for, it could transform Nigeria’s public health and education sectors. It could create hundreds of cottage industries that can provide jobs for thousands of graduates and build a solid foundation for economic development. But we cannot account for it. This is not an isolated incident.

This is a pattern of grand corruption that has become part of this administration.
We have a lot to worry about regarding the state of corruption under President Tinubu. The sort of corruption that is ingrained in total disregard of elementary rules of public finance management poses a grave danger to national security and the stability of the Nigerian state. The capture of the Nigerian state and the plunder of its resources are actions that undermine the basis of state stability and deepen poverty and state failure.

This recent revelation proves that the APC government is grossly corrupt, incompetent, and insensitive. With the growing poverty and the urgent need for significant upgrades to social and physical infrastructure, a responsible and responsive government would ensure that N8.83 trillion is prudently utilised to address these gaps. But not the Tinubu administration.

A few days ago, I called on President Tinubu to resign from office for incompetence, lack of capacity, lack of compassion, and failure to improve on his campaign promises. Some people thought perhaps the call was excessive. But with the daily revelations of pervasive corruption in this administration and its total lack of commitment to the welfare and security of Nigerian citizens, the only reasonable action is for President Tinubu to resign from office. The collapse of elementary forms of due process under Tinubu and the increased evidence of rampant looting of Nigerian public finances reinforce the need for greater accountability. It is now time for Nigerian citizens to rise within the law and hold this administration to account.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria

Today, being the 1st of July, 2026, I wish to humbly recall that when I decided to contest for the office of President of Nigeria, I pledged to place Nigeria on the path of unity and national transformation. Now, as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, I will, in the coming weeks and months, provide insights into the roadmap that I am confident will help curb abuse in government, halt the decline in the quality of life of Nigerians at all levels, and usher in an era of unity, peace, sustained progress, and prosperity.

This vision is anchored on a commitment to unity, inclusion, social justice, equity, and the freedom of every citizen to pursue lawful dreams.

Central to this proposed roadmap are significant reforms in education and healthcare, which are at the core of human capital development.

Robust human capital is indispensable infrastructure for national progress. It serves as the fundamental capital upon which daily life, economic expansion, and the delivery of essential public services depend.

These are foundational areas that we must reform with energy and determination if we are to reap the demographic dividend of our youthful population.

From the outset of my presidency, we will establish a task force dedicated to drastically reducing the menace of out-of-school children. We will place greater emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to support our drive for massive industrialisation, anchored on our agricultural endowments and value addition across value chains organised around industrial parks to be located in development zones across the geopolitical regions of the country.

Funding and improving the equipment of TVET institutions, through partnerships among government, the private sector, and social entrepreneurs such as faith-based educators, will facilitate apprenticeship opportunities in the private sector, similar to the German dual education system.

The situation in which unemployment remains high while Nigerian entrepreneurs establish businesses elsewhere because skilled labour is scarce must be confronted decisively. Doing so is essential for the common good and for facilitating our transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven one.

Character and civic education, emphasising the values that foster trust - an essential ingredient for enterprise and leadership - as well as shared national values, will receive significant attention within the tripartite approach to governance that we propose.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[𝑶𝒈𝒃𝒆𝒉ᴳᴼ 🇳🇬🇺🇸 @GOOgbeh]

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