The big news last week was about the exit of the Microsoft Office from Nigeria. They are reportedly relocating to Kenya. Total Energy that has made so much money from Nigeria through the years also took a major investment decision that could have been a no-brainer for Nigeria in favour of Angola to the detriment of Nigeria. To those who lament these exits, I ask the question—if you were not Nigerian, would you invest in Nigeria? One of the largest Palm Oil producers in Africa is lamenting their investments in Edo State because of insecurity which is directly affecting the cost of doing business. Our rulers need to stop junketing around the globe to look for investors. For as long as we are the way we are and things are the way they are, no one will be willing to come here. We must change if we want change. There is no bigger testament to who we are and how we are as a people than the recent horrendous decision to destroy the Landmark Beachfront investment in Lagos to pave way for a coastal road that may never see the light of day. If no one wants to invest in Nigeria anymore, is the Landmark saga not a good enough excuse?
Michael Ovienmhada.
Author, Poet, Playwright and Public Affairs Commentator.
omeekey@hotmail.com
