Nigeria difficult to administer – Ibrahim Babangida 3 hours ago 6793 views by Nnenna Ibeh – Former military head of state has described Nigeria as a difficult nation for anyone to administer – Ibrahim Babangida said Nigeria’s diversities often give room for contrasting opinions and debates along geopolitical lines –
Babangida also called on leaders to focus on harmonising the diversities to an advantage rather than being intimidated by its complexities A former military head of state has said that Nigeria as a nation is difficult to administer.
General Ibrahim Babangida (retired) also described Nigeria as a complex and difficult country because of its diversities and peculiarities. Babangida who spoke during a courtesy visit of the members of minority caucus of the House of Representatives led by its leader, Ndudi Elumelu at his residence in Minna on Tuesday, August 6, said Nigeria’s diversities often give room for contrasting opinions and debates along geopolitical lines.
Babandiga, however stating that Nigeria is a vibrant and interesting country said, these debates have also led to tension and bad blood between regions, tribes across the country. He further called on leaders to focus on harmonising the diversities to an advantage rather than being intimidated by its complexities. Babangida said: “I am passionate in observing what is going on in the country, I develop lots of interest in the on-goings across the country and I think the leadership of the House of Representatives, the Speaker, the opposition leadership and everyone, I think you are all doing well.”
