AN ACTIVIST VIEW ON WHAT NIGERIA PROBLEM IS AND WHAT SOLUTION IT TAKED

Before stating the solution, the problems has to be identified. The problems are as follows :

Corruption,
Crime & terrorism, specifically Boko Haram insurgency,
Unemployment,
Education and university systems,
The environment,
Gender discrimination,
Road accident.

     
Nigeria's biggest problem is corruption. Corruption is at the root of many of Nigeria's problem in totality. Corruption takes many forms and infiltrates all political institutions and economic sectors. It is so sad that government which is set-up to build the country and fight any form of corruption, is the main partaker of corruption.

In short, I believe the government should be referred to as corruption itself. In the inauguration of each government administration, they all vow to abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power.
     
The question now is, are they really adhering with the instruction given? With all these, I can boldly say, that the current ruling government is not performing its functions as promised and officials are too busy enriching their pockets instead of governing effectively.

     Also, election-rigging is not unheard of in Nigeria. The citizens of Nigeria are tired of coming out to cast their votes on election day only to feel their votes haven't been counted. International observers in 2007 reported the rampant theft of ballot boxes, and while in 2011 the situation improved, ballot - rigging was still rampant. However, corruption doesn't only exist in government but is persuasive in society.

BOKO HARAM & TERRORISM : Terrorist attacks are on the rise in Nigeria, which is the increased activities of Boko Haram over the past years. Bombings, kidnappings, and other violent activities of Boko Haram prevent many Nigerians from feeling safe. Boko Haram is a well - known agent of destruction in Nigeria. Even a causal observer who doesn't live in Nigeria has likely heard of Boko Haram'kidnapping of Chibok school girls. Even with all these, we should know what Boko Haram means.

 What is Boko Haram?

It is a militant Islamist movement with ties to all AL - Qaeda whose name translate into Western education is forbidden. In July 2014,Human Rights watch estimated 2,053 people had been killed in 95 separate Boko Haram linked attacks in the first half of 2014.

 Insecurity :

The feeling of insecurity has given many citizens in this country sleepless nights. In many places, people feel they can no longer walk around their own neighborhoods unharmed. We also have the Nigerian crime. One cause of this is the drug trade, in which organized criminal groups in Nigeria are heavily involved. People engage in illegal and bad activities when they are frustrated with legitimate options, lack of opportunity makes them indulge in criminal acts, and their actions make the whole nation look bad.

UNEMPLOYMENT :

This is a very hot issue in Nigeria, and many people are frustrated with widespread joblessness. Unemployment in Nigeria can be likened to a disease whose cure is yet to be found. So far, the solution that has been proffered is the encouraging of skills acquisition. Both the government and the individual should work hand in hand to reduce unemployment. Another alternative is to embrace the opportunities offered by the internet, such as application design, online publication etc.

 The only way Nigeria can solve its many problems is by giving the youth more opportunities to participate in the government, economy, society. At the same time, young people shouldn't wait for good things to come to them, but need to take individual initiative.

 In addition, to minimizing of corruption in the country, Nigerians should cultivate the habit of being patient.