Nigeria@66: Systemic Drivers of Enduring Capability Beyond Resilience Amidst Global Commodity Volatility
Original framing: “Nigeria@66: From resilience to enduring capability” — bing news
The narrative of national resilience often silences the diverse experiences of marginalized communities, including farmers, urban poor, and ethnic minorities, who bear the brunt of economic instability and governance failures. Their voices are essential for understanding the true costs of 'survival' and for designing inclusive solutions.
Nigeria's 66th anniversary, framed as a testament to resilience, masks deeper systemic challenges rooted in its historical economic structure and governance.
The nation's enduring capability is significantly hampered by its over-reliance on volatile oil exports, a legacy of colonial economic patterns and post-independence policy choices. Addressing this requires a concerted effort to diversify the economy, strengthen institutional accountability, and actively incorporate the perspectives of marginalized communities, moving beyond mere survival to sustainable, equitable development.