John Zibiri's damning assessment of Nigeria. Zibiri, an electrical engineer with 18 years of experience in Abuja, paints a bleak picture of a country ravaged by corruption.
"Everything is wrong with Nigeria," Zibiri laments. He cites instances of bribery, extortion, and nepotism at every level of society, from government contracts to bank loans, and even in religious circles. The system is so entrenched that anyone who speaks out against it is seen as abnormal or even risks their life.
Zibiri's personal experience reflects this grim reality. Despite his qualifications, he found that distribution and transmission jobs were awarded to unskilled individuals based on connections rather than merit. He questions how he can convince his children that education and hard work are rewarding in such an environment.
In 2014, Zibiri decided to leave Nigeria and migrate to Australia with his family. He advises others not to risk their lives trying to change the system, but rather to let those suffering under it come together for a solution.
Zibiri's analogy of the oppressors and foolish citizens is striking. He recounts the story of Joseph Stalin's brutal treatment of a live chicken, which he uses to illustrate how Nigeria's leaders exploit and manipulate their citizens. The chicken, disempowered and brutalized, follows Stalin for peanuts, symbolizing how Nigerians are forced to worship their oppressors.
Zibiri's message is clear: Nigerians must recognize the true nature of their leaders and stop defending those responsible for their suffering. He urges citizens to share this message and hold their government accountable.
