Senator Ali Ndume has raised significant concerns about Nigeria’s dependence on foreign aid, suggesting that the country should be in a position to provide aid to others instead.
In a recent interview on Channels TV from 15:31, he criticized the current state of affairs, describing the nation’s reliance on external assistance as a wake-up call for a change in governance. Ndume emphasized that Nigeria’s wealth in resources and potential should have been enough for the country to stand on its own, without the need for foreign support.
The senator argued that Nigeria’s primary issue lies in its leadership, which he believes has hindered the country from fully harnessing its natural resources. He pointed out that poor leadership has prevented the nation from achieving self-sufficiency, despite its vast potential. Ndume called for a shift in leadership to allow the country to tap into its resources and build a more prosperous future.
While reflecting on the past, Ndume lamented the drastic shift in Nigeria’s situation. He recalled a time when foreigners came to Nigeria to teach and contribute to the development of the country. In contrast, he noted that many Nigerians today are forced to leave their homeland in search of menial jobs abroad just to survive. This, according to Ndume, highlights the decline in the nation’s status and the failures of its leadership.
The senator also turned his attention to the Nigerian elites, criticizing their lack of true patriotism. He argued that many members of the elite class, who hold significant influence in the country, are disconnected from the average Nigerian citizen. Ndume suggested that their loyalty to the nation is questionable, pointing out that some of them are “half Nigerian,” implying that they do not have a genuine commitment to the country’s development.
He called for a collective effort to demand better governance and accountability from those in power. According to the senator, Nigeria must focus on addressing its leadership problems in order to unlock the full potential of its resources. He believes that with the right leadership, Nigeria could transition from being a recipient of aid to a donor nation, contributing to the development of other countries. To achieve this, however, the country must confront its leadership challenges head-on.
In his remarks, “I remember back in those days, foreigners are coming to our country to teach in secondary schools, but now Nigerians are struggling to go outside the country and be slaves, doing some dirty jobs in order to survive. Most of the Nigerians in this country that call themselves elites, are half Nigerian.”
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