As reflected in this headline, lawlessness and impunity are part of the unending man-made political, religious and socio-economic problems that have seemingly defied lasting solutions in spite of the myriad of agonising untold hardships experienced by millions of angry, hungry and disappointed citizens in Nigeria. From all indications, this is not the best of times for the generality of Nigerians, irrespective of political, religious or ethnic colourations. Nigeria is, indeed, on trial and something urgent has to be done by those at the helms of affairs across the country to ensure the country is saved from imminent collapse. The rising wave of killings, kidnappings, banditry, armed robbery and other forms of criminality claiming innocent lives across the country is giving many Nigerians with discerning minds, as well as members of the global community, cause for concern.
Never in our political history dating back to October 1, 1960, has Nigeria been so increasingly sharply divided along political, religious and ethnic lines to the extent that citizens that are expected to live and work together peacefully, now have insatiable thirst or desire to wickedly kill themselves. The rate at which lawlessness, rascality, irresponsibility and impunity have been elevated to the highest pedestal by mischievous characters as if they are above laws of the land, is scandalous and frightening.
Disturbing is the fact that government appears helpless and overwhelmed, having failed to punish perpetrators of these dastardly acts, as well as deal decisively with those whose disrespectful and unguarded pronouncements threaten the peaceful co-existence and national unity. Meanwhile, everything concerning growth and development is on hold. No meaningful progress in various sectors. Lingering regime of insecurity and violence by rampaging blood-thirsty criminals if not quickly stopped, poses serious threat to the much-orchestrated efforts of Federal and State Governments to encourage local and foreign investors to invest in Nigeria. The truth is that at the end of the day, such efforts would be futile as no reasonable investor will agree to invest in inclement environment, characterised by uncertainty, instability and insecurity currently prevalent in Nigeria.
This is why the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration should use this unique opportunity of its second term to improve considerably, on its performance in the last four years which many claim witnessed dashed hopes and unfulfilled campaign promises.
These are matters that government, probably due to poor leadership and bad governance, has failed to address but, unfortunately, have remained the bane of Nigeria’s development.
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