“We are all ashamed of Nigeria here in Europe.” Josephat Ojikeya.

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An Ireland based Nigerian social critic and pro-democracy activist Mr Josephat Ojikeya has reacted to the bad image of Nigeria in Europe and other parts of the world. Ojikeya who called on Umuaka Times correspondent in the United Kingdom shortly before press time last week, seriously complained about the worsening international image Nigeria is battling in the comity of nations. Ojikeya’s call was against the backdrop of the recently concluded general elections held in Nigeria in February 2023. According to him, Nigeria is a lawless country where anything goes.

“The recently concluded general election in Nigeria and the tribunal judgment show truly that the country is a total mess. In fact, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is highly economical with the truth when he describes the country as a zoological republic. A zoo is better than Nigeria.”

Another aspect of serious concern that worries Ojikeya deeply is the area of education. The pro-democracy activist decried the state of poor government funding of education in the country. “All the managers of education in Nigeria have children who school overseas and even have their own private schools around. How can you hand over the future of your country to such men?”

Talking about the laws of the country, Ojikeya complained that laws are purely made for the poor Nigerians and too bad, the judiciary has been bought over by the rich. “If Nigerians obey their laws, the country will be better but too bad the law makers are all corrupt and are the chief law breakers.”

Mr Ojikeya finally appealed to Nigerians to continue the struggle and advised them to devise a means of how to confront their corrupt leaders at all levels.

Perhaps the images below will assist in understanding what Mr Ojikeya is talking about.