Combating Poverty of Aspiration in Nigeria
By Omozuwa Gabriel Osamwonyi
By Omozuwa Gabriel Osamwonyi
Every day, we witness odd political happenings in Nigeria. We are so accustomed to them that it may not make news if a high-profile politician bites a dog. If it does, nobody would insist that her mental health should be examined by a shrink. We would simplistically attribute it to “home trouble.” Or say that her political opponents are controlling her with “African remote.”
Just outside President Goodluck Jonathan's office sat 17 ambulances, just in case he or one of his aides fell ill. They were seldom if ever used.
In the times of victory, prophets are unnecessary distractions – Trevor Roper
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IF you are observant enough, you will notice him in markets - an ageing, cosmopolitan gentleman haggling with the market woman pricing pepper, fish, okro and vegetable oil. His age, generally 50 and above.
At other times, you see him in the high brow areas of major cities doing his shopping at the mall. If he is no longer in paid employment, he spends much of his time at the Club house. There is a club patronised by such elderly live-alone men in old Bodija in Ibadan.
