As Nigerians celebrate 65 years of independent, residents in Kaduna State have expressed mixed feelings about the future of the country.
While some are hopeful for a better future, opportunities and more wealth in Nigeria, others see a bleak future as youths who are supposed to be the leaders of a supposed great Nigeria are not given opportunity to do so.
According to Joseph Moses, a political analyst and lecturer at the Federal University Dusema, said Nigerians have at 65 years, where everyone is supposed to reap the benefits of their labour have continued to suffer.
” Our problem in Nigeria is that power is vested in a few hands who continue to rotate this power to themselves. They made themselves and their children demi gods as they do not want others to occupy the seat.
He, however, expressed hope that with the exit of old politicians, Nigerian will rise again.
Also Dr Samson Ofugbe, a retired lecturer at the University of Maiduguri and now a businessman described greed as the bane of the Nigerian society.
“Those in positions of authority continue to occupy the seat of power. Those blessed with money, continue to stock the money for their unborn children, while those alive continue to suffer deprivation, lack among others
According to him, Nigerians are not given the opportunity to elect and monitor their leaders, instead leaders are chosen
Mrs Adoke Francis, a businesswoman in Kaduna, raised hope for Nigerians .
According to her, once there is life, there is hope. She said the future of Nigeria will not be dictated by individuals but by God. “Our lives are in God’s hands. God will never disappoint His children. All we need is patience.
Also speaking to DAILYPOST in Kaduna, Musa Nagode said there was the need to keep faith alive. ” In as much as things are hard today, it will not continue forever. One day, it will change. We only need to pray for our leaders for a positive change of heart and God who turns the heart of a devilish being will one day change their heart for good.
Nigeria at 65: Kaduna residents express hope, others blame hardship on corruption