A Journey Through the Wilderness When the Israelites left Egypt, their path was marked by hardship. They trudged through deserts, crossed the Red Sea under Moses’ staff, and survived on manna from heaven. Yet, in their suffering, there was always a promise: “I carried you on eagle’s wings and brought you to myself” (Exodus 19:4). Movement was not just survival; it was destiny. The journey itself was the covenant of freedom. Nigeria today finds itself in a similar wilderness. Our ministries of Transport, Aviation, and Works entrusted with carrying the people on “eagle’s wings” have instead become the bane of existence, shackling citizens in a modern captivity of broken roads, unaffordable flights, and absent railways. Death Traps on the Highways The Ministry of Works bears responsibility for the arteries of the nation. Yet our roads are littered with potholes, accidents, and insecurity. Highways that should connect families and commerce have become death traps. Like Pharaoh’s chariots ...
Defining the Key Concepts Civic Reform : Efforts to reshape governance and public life to be more inclusive, transparent, and participatory. It emphasizes citizen engagement, accountability, and equitable access to basic services. Tax Reform : Adjustments to a country’s tax system, such as rates, rules, and administration aimed at efficiency, fairness, or revenue growth. The Common Good : Shared conditions that allow all members of society to flourish, such as security, justice, infrastructure, and dignity. Nigeria’s Reality: A Crisis of Basics Despite decades of oil wealth, Nigeria faces decaying infrastructure: Electricity : Installed capacity of 12,500 MW, but only 4,000–5,000 MW transmitted; businesses spend $29 billion annually on generators. Roads: Over 200,000 km of road network, but more than 70% in poor condition. Water & Sanitation : Millions lack safe drinking water; boreholes are often contaminated. Security : Persistent insurgency...