Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Biafra, June 12, Boko Haram and the future of Nigeria - 2

this succinct description contains a huge story, and seems very true, not only for nigeria, but elsewhere. its neighboring state of ghana is not really like this. why? iraq seems to have fallen apart because it is exactly like this, unlike other middle eastern states. why? i'm sure many on the list know of other examples that fit this description.
how can we understand it?
ken

On 7/3/14 1:46 PM, Chido Onumah wrote:

Part of the narrative of the Nigerian tragedy is economic. The near collapse of the Nigerian state and its structures, particularly security and law enforcement – a phenomenon rooted in many years of bad leadership and corruption – has not only bred poverty, alienation and disillusionment of the masses across the country, it has turned the country into a carcass and a veritable meal for vultures of every hue. And each day, there are new vultures ready to feast on this carcass.

But, if we focus on the preceding, we miss the big picture. For me, the underlying reason for the flashpoints in Nigeria is that we have not come to a collective agreement about what Nigeria is or what it should be.

Read more… http://www.chidoonumah.com/2014/07/biafra-june-12-boko-haram-and-future-of.html#axzz36Kv0tev1

Regards,
Chido Onumah
Coordinator, African Centre for Media & Information Literacy,
P.O.Box 6856, Wuse 11, Abuja, Nigeria
www.africmil.org
+234-7043202605

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