Insecurity in Nigeria: Is it incompetence, collusion, or both?

Nigeria is grappling with a pervasive and worsening state of insecurity, prompting a critical examination of its root causes. The central question posed is whether the nation's security challenges are a product of sheer incompetence within governing structures, active collusion among those in power, or a combination of both.

The author draws upon a profound lesson from a former geography teacher, Mr. Ikoro, who emphasized over fifty years ago that "Every charitable or uncharitable attitude is a boomerang." This principle, often echoed by the modern usage of the Hindu Sanskrit word "karma," suggests that all actions, whether positive or negative, inevitably return to the originator.

This perspective implies that the current insecurity plaguing Nigeria is not an isolated phenomenon but a consequence of past and present decisions and behaviors. The article suggests that the prevailing attitudes and the way issues are handled are creating a feedback loop, where the current problems are seeding future difficulties. The emphasis is on the interconnectedness of actions and their outcomes, urging a reflection on the nation's trajectory.

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Every charitable or uncharitable attitude is a boomerang.