Nigeria, a nation rich in resources, has grappled with underdevelopment for decades. Here’s a glimpse into the historical factors:

• Colonial Legacy: Colonial exploitation focused on resource extraction, neglecting infrastructure and education, hindering long-term development.
• Leadership Issues: A cycle of corrupt practices and a lack of long-term vision hindered economic diversification and investment in crucial sectors.
• Flawed Recruitment: Patronage systems often prioritized loyalty over competence in leadership positions, impacting policy effectiveness.

This combination has resulted in missed opportunities and limited growth, leaving a significant portion of the population facing poverty and limited opportunities. In view of the above, after  watched this Basket Mouth interview with the US Consul General, It became clearer what exactly is the interest of the Biden administration and why he PROTECTED a convicted Drug dealer on US soil and allowed him become President in Nigeria.

The US Consul General in this interview said “We have over 17,000 Nigerian students in the US, that makes them the 7th largest sending country in the world.”

He also said “there are 700k Nigerians living and working in America which accounts for the single MOST successful diaspora group in the US”

This two points stood out as a valid bases for conclusion , that firstly, the root cause of Nigeria’s problems is traced to factors of economic determinism underlined in the NEO-colonial interest of the western world , Also that a working Nigeria is an imminent threat to the US, hence why they prefer that the country keep having useless leaders, so the best brains can continue to migrate.

Do you understand the ramifications it will have on both sides if half of our diaspora in US decide to come back and invest at home?