Nigeria and the Lessons from Nepal: A Reflection by Ugoji Egbujo!

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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
September 13, 2025

Nigeria and the Lessons from Nepal: A Reflection by Ugoji Egbujo

In his recent column, “Independence Has Failed Nigeria: Is Recolonisation Still Off-limits?” published on September 6, 2025, in Vanguard News, Dr. Ugoji Egbujo offers a poignant critique of Nigeria’s post-independence trajectory, drawing parallels with Nepal’s democratic evolution. [1]

Egbujo contends that Nigeria’s persistent leadership crises and systemic failures have led to a normalization of mediocrity and stagnation. He observes that the citizenry’s tolerance for political underperformance and susceptibility to divisive propaganda have eroded the foundations of accountability and progress.

While not explicitly detailing Nepal’s political journey, Egbujo’s reference serves as a comparative lens, highlighting how other nations have navigated their democratic challenges. Nepal, despite its own set of complexities, has made strides in consolidating its democratic institutions, offering potential lessons for Nigeria in areas of civic engagement, institutional reforms, and leadership accountability.
Egbujo’s reflections urge Nigerian leaders and citizens alike to critically assess the nation’s democratic practices and to draw inspiration from global examples where perseverance and collective will have led to meaningful change.

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Citations:
1.⁠ ⁠Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/independence-has-failed-nigeria-is-recolonisation-still-off-limits-by-ugoji-egbujo/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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