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– Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state says Nigeria was failed by those who should build it – Ishaku laments that Nigeria only bears the title ‘giant of Africa’ without any corresponding evidence –
The governor notes that any improvement on power would have a multiplier effect on the country’s fortunes The governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku, on Monday, September 30, lamented the current state of Nigeria and its alleged stunted growth despite being the acclaimed ‘giant of Africa’. The Cable reports that Ishaku, while speaking with journalists in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, said despite being 59, Nigeria does not look mature for that age.
“We’ve failed to take Nigeria to enviable position. Yes, we are 59-years-old, but I don’t think we are 59 years mature — it is sweet and ugly.
“It’s a shame that Nigeria as a giant of Africa is still lagging behind. I was in Rwanda and I was amazed at their development in the healthcare sector alone,” he said. He noted that Nigeria has remained a ‘sitting giant’ adding that a lot still needs to be done. According to him, the country needs its citizens to transform their thinking, work hard in education, health and power, among others.
“If we can improve on power alone, the multiplier effects will be tremendous,” he said while adding that his administration will focus more on education, agriculture and healthcare.
Davido Reveals Why His Dad Once Arrested His Fans Nigerian afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has recounted how his billionaire dad, Chief Adedeji Adeleke once arrested him, show promoters and fans who attended an event he was billed to perform.
Davido Reveals Why His Dad Once Arrested His Fans
He said his dad arrested everybody at the event because he absconded from school to do music against his father’s wishes.
The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner said the incident happened in the early days of his career.
He stated this on Friday night while making his UK debut on The lateish Show with Mo Gilligan on Channel4.
Davido said,
“I come from a family where it’s like, education, education, business…Overtime [my decision to do music] was like a beef.
“Any show he [my dad] hear I’m performing at, he sends the police. He arrests the fans, promoters. He has a camera watching where I go to.”
The singer performed his hit song ‘Unavailable’ on The lateish Show.
