The Quagmire of Medicare in Nigeria

One of the most disturbing features of life in Nigeria is the abject state of the medical facilities and dispensation of medicare in the country.

The Challenge of the Nigerian Nation

On assumption of office on 29 May 2007, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua expressed the view that upholding the rule of law was a corner stone of the manner in which his government will undertake the responsibility of governance.

Introduction

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, on 27 July 2005, I had the privilege of speaking to you about corruption. My paper then, was entitled "Corruption is Africa's greatest Enemy – the Nigerian Example". In introducing the subject, I discussed the concept of corruption as being a general term covering the misuse of authority; outright theft, embezzlement of funds and other appropriation of state property, nepotism and the granting of favours to personal acquaintances and their abuse of public authority and position to exact payment or privileges.

On 8 April 2005, the nation received with surprise, the news that the United Kingdom Immigration had suspended consideration of applications for Visas for first time visitors between the ages of 18-30.