It has become somewhat popular these days for people to discuss the role of and opportunities for, what I will call “youths in power”. As an example, my amiable acquaintance, Ohimai—a young man who has demonstrated the administrative capacities of young people with quiet aplomb—and certain other people in the public space have touted a … Continue reading
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DRIVING IN LAGOS AND OTHER CRIMES | Some Thoughts by Ayo Sogunro
Today, I paid my annual contribution to the Nigerian Police Force: I invested in a Twenty Thousand Naira “Get out of Jail Card”, in penance for the heinous “crime” of making a wrong turn—described by the law as “overtaking another vehicle”. I have no particular complaints about the financial loss to my pockets—I wasn’t paying … Continue reading
WHY I AM CORRUPT | In Defense of Nigerians by Ayo Sogunro
Nigerians are corrupt, they say. I am a Nigerian and I know why I am corrupt. I am corrupt because I am hungry. Because I need the food, the whole food and nothing but the food. Because I have to “hustle” if I want to see the food. Because without food I am useless, to … Continue reading
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